Maori wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolata)

Scientific name: Ophthalmolepis lineolata Valenciennes, 1839

Maori wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolata)

The Maori wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolata) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Indian Ocean, Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ophthalmolepis lineolata
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.0
Depth range
60 m (197 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 60 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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