Eupetrichthys angustipes Ramsay & Ogilby, 1888
Snakeskin wrasse

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  12.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 17 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rock reef (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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