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Anampses lennardi Scott, 1959 Blue-and-yellow wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 24 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: northwestern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found from the surge zone to at least 24 m (Ref. 9710). They occur singly or in pairs (Ref. 9710). Feed on small invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). They have relatively little change in color with sex or age. A good food fish (Ref. 3132). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||