Crimsonband Wrasse (species: Notolabrus gymnogenis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Notolabrus gymnogenis
Crimsonband Wrasse


©John Turnbull: Male Crimsonband Wrasse (Notolabrus gymnogenis)

©Richard Ling: Male Crimsonband Wrasse (Notolabrus gymnogenis)

©Richard Ling: Female Crimsonband Wrasse (Notolabrus gymnogenis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Notolabrus
Species Notolabrus gymnogenis
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Colours

                                       

Distinguishing features

Males have a bright crimson band.

Size

  • Up to 23 cm (Standard Length) - applies to Males
  • Up to 20 cm (Standard Length) - applies to Females

Depth range

  • From 5 m to 40 m

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • Have been observed foraging in association with Blacksaddle Goatfish. (Richard Ling)

Distribution


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