Novaculops woodi (Jenkins, 1901)
Hawaiian sandy
Novaculops woodi
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae
Max. size:  19.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 48 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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