Anampses lennardi Scott, 1959
Blue-and-yellow wrasse
Anampses lennardi
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  28 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range - 24 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: northwestern Australia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults are found from the surge zone to at least 24 m (Ref. 9710). They occur singly or in pairs (Ref. 9710). Feed on small invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). They have relatively little change in color with sex or age. A good food fish (Ref. 3132).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402) , IUCN Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 31.01.92
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 06.06.17
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 15.06.94

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