Semicossyphus reticulatus (Valenciennes, 1839)
Semicossyphus reticulatus
photo by Senou, H.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  100 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 15 kg
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: southern Japan, South Korea, and the South China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  One of the largest wrasses.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 April 2004 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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