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Hologymnosus longipes (Günther, 1862) Sidespot longface wrasse |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Julidinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands, Vanuatu, and southern Great Barrier Reef. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710), over sand or rubble near coral heads. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||