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Halichoeres brownfieldi
Halichoeres brownfieldi (Whitley, 1945)
Brownfields wrasse

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14
Biology:  Inhabits protected seagrass beds (Ref. 33839) and rock reef (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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