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Bodianus masudai Araga & Yoshino, 1975 |
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photo by
Shao, K.T. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Hypsigenyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 113 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: antitropical distribution, Japan, New Caledonia and Norfolk Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Pelvic fin mostly black (except spine and basal 1/3 of the fin). | |||
| Biology: | Specimens were collected from rocky reefs at 30-113 m depths, but may be more common at greater depths (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||