| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
36 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Northwest Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults occur inshore (Ref. 75154). They are found in sand and weed areas adjacent to coral reefs (Ref. 36661). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 April 2004 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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