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Thalassoma ballieui (Vaillant & Sauvage, 1875) Blacktail wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 39.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic over coral and rocks (Ref. 58302). Feeds on benthic invertebrates and small fishes (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||