Thalassoma cupido (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845)
Thalassoma cupido
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Commercially cultured in Japan.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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