Bodianus neopercularis Gomon, 2006
photo by Johnson, S.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
Max. size:  9.72 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 50 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Collected on vertical drop-offs at depths of about 50 m (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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