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Thalassoma rueppellii (Klunzinger, 1871) Klunzinger's wrasse |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Ref. 8883). Reported to have formed a hybrid with Thalassoma lunare (Ref. 41655). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits reef margins and seaward slopes (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 9710. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||