Spotty

Notolabrus celidotus

Spotty — Notolabrus celidotus
  • Saltwater
  • Least Concern
Max length
24 cm
Classification
Class
Teleostei
Order
Eupercaria incertae sedis
Family
Labridae
Genus
Notolabrus
Distribution
  • Pacific, Southwest

About the spotty

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.

Description from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA.

Where the spotty lives

Distribution data from GBIF (DOI: 10.15468/dl.8rzs8d).

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