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Notolabrus celidotus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Spotty |
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photo by
Tveskov, E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses) | |||
| Max. size: | 23.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 22 - 145 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand, including Stewart Island, but not recorded from Snares Islands, Clatham Islands, nor the Three Kings Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow water, but may reach to depths of 145 m (Ref. 26203). Feeds on small benthic organisms. Uses its forward-jutting front teeth to rake food from the substrate (Ref. 26966). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||