Ophthalmolepis

Ophthalmolepis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Ophthalmolepis
Bleeker, 1862
Species:
O. lineolata
Binomial name
Ophthalmolepis lineolata
(Valenciennes, 1839)
Synonyms
  • Julis lineolatus Valenciennes, 1839

Ophthalmolepis lineolata, the southern Maori wrasse, is a species of wrasse endemic to the Indian Ocean coastal waters of Australia. This species has been found at a minimum depth of 60 m (200 ft). This species grows to 40 cm (16 in) in total length. This species is the only known member of its genus.[2]

References

  1. ^ Russell, B.; Fairclough, D.; Pollard, D. (2010). "Ophthalmolepis lineolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187409A8527955. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187409A8527955.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Ophthalmolepis lineolata". FishBase. August 2013 version.


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