Spotty
Notolabrus celidotus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 717
- Most observed in
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The spotty or paketi (Notolabrus celidotus) is a species of wrasse endemic to the waters around New Zealand, including Stewart Island and the surrounding areas. It can be found on reefs at depths from 22 to 145 m (72 to 476 ft), though most common in shallower parts of that range. This species can reach 23.9 cm (9.4 in) in standard length.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Spotty (fish)”.