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Labridae (Wrasses) > Julidinae
Etymology: Notolabrus: Greek, noton = back + Greek, labros = voracious (Ref. 45335); gymnogenis: Specific epithet a combination of the Greek 'gymnos' meaning bare and 'genys' meaning cheek, referring to the almost naked cheeks, with only a single row of scales.
More on author: Günther.
Issue
Genus to be changed (Ref. 138156). Waiting for nomenclature confirmation.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 40 m (Ref. 75154). Temperate
Southwest Pacific: known only from southern Queensland and New South Wales and Lord Howe Island.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 23.9 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 137577); 20.0 cm SL (female)
A common coastal reef fish collected from 15 m but may occur much deeper than this (Ref. 26203).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Russell, B.C., 1988. Revision of the labrid fish genus Pseudolabrus and allied genera. Rec. Aust. Mus. (Suppl. 9):1-72. (Ref. 26203)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Gamefish: yes
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