Decodon grandisquamis (Smith, 1968)
Largescale wrasse
Decodon grandisquamis
photo by SFSA

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
 Max. size:  18.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 200 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: off Mozambique.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10
 Biology:  One known specimen.
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 07.03.96
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13

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