Senator Wrasse

Pictilabrus laticlavius

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Least Concern

About

Common amongst kelp and other macroalgae on reefs along the southern coast

Identification

Males are green with maroon or purplish stripes along the sides.

Females and juveniles are reddish to greenish-brown with a row of black spots above the lateral line, 4-5 dusky bars on the lower sides and a black spot on the rear of the dorsal fin.

Size

Can grow to around 25cm

Habitat

Common in kelp and macro-algal beds on coastal reefs in 3-40 m

Distribution

Southern Australia from about Bryon Bay (New South Wales), to the Houtman Abrolhos (Western Australia), and around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Dianne J. Bray, Pictilabrus laticlavius in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Senator Wrasse
Scientific name: Pictilabrus laticlavius (Richardson, 1839)
Family: Labridae
Category: Sea Life › Fish
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Least Concern

Australian Faunal Directory

Rules & Regulations

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Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Also Known As

Green Parrotfish
Patrician Wrasse
Purple-banded Wrasse
Senator Fish

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