| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated |
| Southwest Pacific: Australia, Lord Howe Island, Middleton Reef, and Norfolk Island. |
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| Inhabits shallow rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9710); in shallow waters, generally in less than 20 m; usually in small groups with a large male dominating; with the young being collected in tide pools (Ref. 33411). Feeds mainly on gastropods and pelecypods; also on crabs (Ref. 9710). |
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Vulnerable (B2ab(ii,v))
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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