Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Benthic species which is found on the continental shelf and continental slope (Ref. 75154). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
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Gomon, M.F. 2001 Descriptions of two new species of Bodianus (Perciformes: Labridae) from Australasian waters. N.Z. J. Zool. 28:407-416. (Ref. 44106)
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Distribution
Southwestern Pacific: Chesterfield Islands and Île des Pins (New Caledonia), Lord Howe Island, Kermadec Islands.
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Southwest Pacific: off eastern Australia and New Caledonia, on the Lord Howe Ridge, and on the Kermadec Ridge northeast of New Zealand.
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Gomon, M.F. 2001 Descriptions of two new species of Bodianus (Perciformes: Labridae) from Australasian waters. N.Z. J. Zool. 28:407-416. (Ref. 44106)
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Range Description
This species is found from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, off the southern tip of New Caledonia, the Lord Howe Ridge and the Kermadec Ridge northeast of New Zealand.
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 11
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Gomon, M.F. 2001 Descriptions of two new species of Bodianus (Perciformes: Labridae) from Australasian waters. N.Z. J. Zool. 28:407-416. (Ref. 44106)
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Size
Max. size
42.2 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 44106))
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Gomon, M.F. 2001 Descriptions of two new species of Bodianus (Perciformes: Labridae) from Australasian waters. N.Z. J. Zool. 28:407-416. (Ref. 44106)
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Diagnostic Description
Predorsal scales 16-23, reaching forward just in advance of vertical through posterior margin of orbit; cheek scales extending forward slightly in advance of corner of mouth; scales absent on lower jaw; teeth on dental ridge of each jaw in a single row, those anteriorly small but distinct, close behind and in line with prominent anterior canines; posterior tips of dorsal and anal fins rounded; caudal fin truncate to slightly rounded; pink above and white below with two or three broad yellow stripes crossing snout and forehead; black spot on membrane between anteriormost dorsal fin spines; red blotch dorsally on pectoral fin base; pectoral fin somewhat yellowish basally (Ref. 44106).
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Gomon, M.F. 2001 Descriptions of two new species of Bodianus (Perciformes: Labridae) from Australasian waters. N.Z. J. Zool. 28:407-416. (Ref. 44106)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=44106&speccode=60820
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 114 - 340 m (Ref. 44106)
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Gomon, M.F. 2001 Descriptions of two new species of Bodianus (Perciformes: Labridae) from Australasian waters. N.Z. J. Zool. 28:407-416. (Ref. 44106)
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Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
A large species, reaches about 422 mm SL. It is collected at depths of 114–340 m.
Systems
- Marine
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Life History and Behavior
Life Cycle
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
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Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p. (Ref. 205)
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Statistics of barcoding coverage: Bodianus flavifrons
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 8
Species With Barcodes: 1
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 8
Species With Barcodes: 1
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Conservation
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
LC
Least Concern
Red List Criteria
Version
3.1
Year Assessed
2010
Assessor/s
Russell, B.
Reviewer/s
Sadovy, Y. & Carpenter, K.E.
Contributor/s
Justification
Little is known of the population and life history characteristics, and it has a restricted distribution in the southwest Pacific. This species is listed as Least Concern because of deep water habits and apparent lack of threats.
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Trends
Population
Population
Population Trend
There is no population information available for this species.
Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats
Least Concern (LC)
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
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Major Threats
There are no major threats to this species.
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Management
Conservation Actions
Conservation Actions
There are no known species specific conservation measures in place.
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