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Pseudolabrus guentheri Bleeker, 1862 Günther's wrasse |
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photo by
Banks, I. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: known only from subtropical eastern Australia, occurring in Queensland as far north as Lindeman Island, and in New South Wales as far south as Botany Bay. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky and coral reefs generally in shallow water (Ref. 9823). Feeds primarily on small benthic crustaceans. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||