Novaculops sciistius (Jordan & Thompson, 1914)
Oriental sandy

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae
Max. size:  6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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