Bodianus oxycephalus (Bleeker, 1862)
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
Max. size:  29 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Northwestern Pacific: restricted to the subtropical and warm temperate, between Sagami Bay, Japan, and the northeastern tip of Taiwan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Reported from Ref. 559; outside distributional range (Ref. 75973).


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