Southern Maori Wrasse
Ophthalmolepis lineolata
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,604
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Ophthalmolepis”.