Notolabrus gymnogenis Gunther 1862

crimson banded wrasse

Notolabrus gymnogenis, juvenile crimson banded wrasse

Pictured above is a juvenile Crimson Banded Wrasse, Notolabrus gymnogenis.

Notolabrus gymnogenis, female crimson banded wrasse

Females (above) are red, grey or green with rows of white spots.

Notolabrus gymnogenis, male crimson banded wrasse

The male (above) has red dorsal and anal fins, a red band across the body, white cheeks and a white tail.

Family =  Labridae - wrasses Distribution =  Endemic, Southern Qld to eastern Victoria & Lord Howe Island Max size =  40cms, typically 20cms.


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medium fish