Notolabrus celidotus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Spotty
Notolabrus celidotus
photo by Tveskov, E.

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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