Novaculops pastellus (Randall, Earle & Rocha, 2008)
Lord Howe sandy
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae
Max. size:  11.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 10.6 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 25 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans: 


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