Southern Maori Wrasse (species: Ophthalmolepis lineolatus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Ophthalmolepis lineolatus
Southern Maori Wrasse


©John Turnbull: Southern Maori Wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolatus)

©John Turnbull: Southern Maori Wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolatus), Magic Point

©John Turnbull: Male Southern Maori Wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolatus) above female

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Ophthalmolepis
Species Ophthalmolepis lineolatus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 40 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 60 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Adults often aggregate in large numbers, juveniles more solitary, inhabiting offshore reefs, coastal bays, harbours and estuaries.

Behaviour

It is an inquisitive species that will often approach divers, swimming right up to masks. If you gently stir up sediment with your fingers they will often investigate the area afterward!

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