| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Julidinae |
| Max. size: |
29.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 26.1 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 91 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: South Island, southeast of North Island as far as north of Gisborne of New Zealand, Chatham Islands, Stewart Island, and the Snares Islands; rare in Makara, near Wellington and Napier. Recorded in Three Kings Islands (Ref. 30464, 58932). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Feeds on mollusks and small crustaceans (Ref. 26203). Recorded at depth of 15 m (Ref. 58932). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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