| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
23.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 22 - 145 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand, including Stewart Island, but not recorded from Snares Islands, Clatham Islands, nor the Three Kings Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow water, but may reach to depths of 145 m (Ref. 26203). Feeds on small benthic organisms. Uses its forward-jutting front teeth to rake food from the substrate (Ref. 26966). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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