Pictilabrus viridis Russell, 1988
False senator wrasse
False senator wrasse,  Green senator wrasse

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  14.05 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: restricted to Western Australia, from Recherche Archipelago to Rottnest Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in rocky reef-algal habitats, more common in the shallow surge zone (to 5 m depth) (Ref. 26203). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Museum: Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grande, W.A., AMS I.20220-005 (holotype, 14.05 cm SL, male). Rob I., Recherche Arch., W.A., AMS I.20219-005 (paratype) (Ref. 26203).


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