Pseudolabrus japonicus — Details

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Overview

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Biology

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Retires under low rock ledges at night. Feeds mainly on small benthic organisms (small crustaceans, mollusks and polychaete worms, sponges, coral polyps). Hibernates in the sand in winter.
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Distribution

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Northwest Pacific: central Honshu to Okinawajima in Japan; South Korea, southern China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
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Physical Description

Size

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Maximum size: 250 mm TL
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Max. size

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25.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 559))
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Ecology

Habitat

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Depth range based on 5 specimens in 1 taxon.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 5 - 9.5

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Depth range (m): 5 - 9.5
 
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Environment

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reef-associated; marine
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Trophic Strategy

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Retires under low rock ledges at night. Feeds mainly on small benthic organisms (small crustaceans, molluscs and polychete worms, sponges, coral polyps).
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Life History and Behavior

Life Cycle

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Pelagic spawner.
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Conservation

Threats

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Not Evaluated
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems

Benefits

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aquarium: commercial
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