| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Zanzibar, Tanzania and Inhambane, Mozambique (Ref. 4392); Japan to Taiwan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Presumed females rosy with blues spots on back close to dorsal fin base; 2-3 indistinct longitudinal series of pearly spots along sides; indistinct blue band around orbit continuing to snout; opercle with greenish blotch on posterior part and broad blue patch on lower half (Ref. 4392). Presumed males with 2 longitudinal streaks on upper side (Ref. 4392). |
| Biology: |
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 October 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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