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Labridae (Wrasses)
Etymology: Notolabrus: Greek, noton = back + Greek, labros = voracious (Ref. 45335); inscriptus: Specific epithet means written or inscribed, referring to the scribble-like body markings of this species.
More on author: Richardson.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated. Temperate
Southwest Pacific: Australia, including Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands and New Zealand, including Kermadec Islands.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40611)
Occurs in shallow rocky reef areas and associated with kelp (Ecklonia) beds. Collected at depths of 17 m (Ref.26203).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Russell, B.C., 1988. Revision of the labrid fish genus Pseudolabrus and allied genera. Rec. Aust. Mus. (Suppl. 9):1-72. (Ref. 26203)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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