Conniella apterygia Allen, 1983
Mutant wrasse
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
 Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 30 - 40 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from Rowley Shoals off northwest Australia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits steep outer reef slopes over rubble with patches of live coral (Ref. 9710).
 IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (B2ab(iii)) (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 17.12.96
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14

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