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Maori wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolata)
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Maori wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolata) specimen
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Labridae

Maori wrasse

Ophthalmolepis lineolata

Forty Centimeters Wrasse

  • White
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

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.

Family
Labridae
Maximum length
40 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Australia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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