Girella leonina (Richardson, 1846)
photo by Stender, K.

Family:  Girellidae (Nibblers)
Max. size:  46 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Hong Kong to Japan (Ref. 36349); range extended to Midway Atoll, Hawaii (Ref, 48237).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow rocky reefs (Ref. 36349). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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