Lappanella fasciata

photo by Furlan, B.

Family:	Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Labrinae
Max. size:	15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 35 - 200 m
Distribution:	Eastern Atlantic: Including Madeira and the Mediterranean; barely touching into the northernmost portion of the area, if at all.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Found in deep rocky areas. Feed on crabs, gastropods and polychaetes (Ref. 4742).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 February 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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