Suezichthys ornatus (Carmichael, 1819)
photo by Scott, S.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  3.87 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Tristan da Cunha Group, Gough, and Vema Seamount. Western Indian Ocean: St. Paul and Amsterdam islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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