| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 168 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Reported to have been encountered it most often in pairs, one individual usually being much larger than the other; appears to be among the deepest ranging of the subgenus Trochocopus, collected at depths of 67 to 238 m, but apparently preferring depths of 100-120 m (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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