Leptojulis urostigma Randall, 1996
Tailmark wrasse
Leptojulis urostigma
photo by Winterbottom, R.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 100 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102) on muddy bottoms, often deep in front of river mouths where land debris is scattered over the bottom; sometimes takes refuge in the mud burrows of other animals. Adults were all seen in about 30 m and usually swim fast near the bottom (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic animals (polychaete worms, crustaceans, also small fish) (Ref. 12420). Minimum depth of 7 m from Ref. 90102.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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