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Leptojulis urostigma Randall, 1996 Tailmark wrasse |
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photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Julidinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102) on muddy bottoms, often deep in front of river mouths where land debris is scattered over the bottom; sometimes takes refuge in the mud burrows of other animals. Adults were all seen in about 30 m and usually swim fast near the bottom (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic animals (polychaete worms, crustaceans, also small fish) (Ref. 12420). Minimum depth of 7 m from Ref. 90102. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||