Thalassoma ascensionis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834)
Greenfish
Thalassoma ascensionis
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m
Distribution:  Central Atlantic: Ascension I. (Ref. 98447).
Reports from other areas are doubtful: St. Helena (in Ref. 5292; see Ref. 119515); São Tomé Island: intermediate form with Thalassoma pavo (Ref. 34088). Ghana and other localities on the west African coasts (Ref. 86997). If reports would be confirmed, they are more likely the result of human transportation (Ref. 98447).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Max depth: at least 50m (Ref. 86997). Littoral, near rocks and seagrass (Ref. 5292). Juveniles have been observed cleaning many other fish species (Ref. 98447).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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