Austrolabrus maculatus (Macleay, 1881)
Austrolabrus maculatus
photo by Saunders, B.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  12.55 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults occur inshore (Ref. 75154). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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