Goniistius plessisi (Randall, 1983)
Plessis' morwong
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Latridae (Trumpeters)
Max. size:  43 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 22 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Ilots de Bass, Rapa and Easter Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky bottoms and adjacent sandy areas (Ref. 9710); also in tidepools (Ref. 54980).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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