| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 70 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan, Australia and New Caledonia (Ref. 75973); also Taiwan (Ref. 12711) and Palau (Ref. 31061). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XII,9-10; caudal-fin rays 9-10 + 2 + 10; pectoral-fin rays ii, 14-15; 30 lateral-line scales; 4-4.5 scales above lateral line; 10.5-12 scales below lateral line; about 8-10 predorsal scales; 14-18 total gill rakers; moderate depth in body and caudal peduncle; short snout; scaly basal sheath on dorsal and anal fins ½–2 scales in depth; posterior corner of mouth
just posterior to vertical through forward extent of orbit; upper jaw with the first prominent anterior canine slightly smaller than second; moderately developed canines on dental ridge in small individuals 2-10, less distinct in larger
specimens; prominent canines at posterior
end of jaw 1–2 (usually 2); lower jaw with first prominent anterior canine slightly more than half size of second; teeth in 2 or 3 series on dental ridge, forming single row; first series with 3–9
small canines becoming progressively longer posteriorly, originating immediately posterior to anterior canines; first series followed by 4–10 short canines in series, sometimes 2 slightly larger canines terminally; vomer 1 or 2 canines; pelvic fin distinctly not reaching anus (Ref. 75973).
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| Biology: |
Adults occur on deep rocky reefs (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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