| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m |
| Indian Ocean: apparently restricted to the coast of India, Sri Lanka, the Maldive Is., and the Andaman Sea. |
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| Adults inhabit shallow coastal reefs and turbid lagoon reefs (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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