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Stethojulis maculata Schmidt, 1931 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13. Initial phase brownish above, paler underside marked with a series of dark spots following scale rows, often appearing as a cross-hatched pattern. Below eye with distinct yellow line. Terminal phase with olivaceous dorsally, pale ventrally, with a series of 4 large vertically elongate blackish bars on side of body from beneath pectoral fins to above first 3 anal-fin rays. A bright yellow spot posterior to upper gill opening (Ref 9823). | |||
| Biology: | Retires in the sand at night. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||