Thalassoma genivittatum
Thalassoma genivittatum (Valenciennes, 1839)
Red-cheek wrasse
Thalassoma genivittatum
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Julidinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius and Natal, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11
Biology:  Usually found in small groups in rocky reefs with little coral cover (Ref. 9710).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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