| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia, Lord Howe Island, Middleton Reef, and Norfolk Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9710); in shallow waters, generally in less than 20 m; usually in small groups with a large male dominating; with the young being collected in tide pools (Ref. 33411). Feeds mainly on gastropods and pelecypods; also on crabs (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 (B2ab(ii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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