Pictilabrus viridis
Pictilabrus viridis Russell, 1988
False senator wrasse


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Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Pseudolabrinae
Max. size:  14.05 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: restricted to Western Australia, from Recherche Archipelago to Rottnest Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in rocky reef-algal habitats, more common in the shallow surge zone (to 5 m depth) (Ref. 26203). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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