Notolabrus parilus (Richardson, 1850)
Brownspotted wrasse
Notolabrus parilus
photo by Yau, B.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  41 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Victoria, South Australia and southern Western Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rock reef (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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