Hologymnosus longipes (Günther, 1862)
Sidespot longface wrasse

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands, Vanuatu, and southern Great Barrier Reef.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12
Biology:  Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710), over sand or rubble near coral heads.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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