| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m |
| Western Central Pacific: East Indies and the Philippines. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. A broad pale band directed from below base of last few dorsal-fin spines to upper side of pectoral-fin base; a large dark spot situated dorsally on side and on ventral edge of dorsal fin at dorsoposterior end of pale band, usually extending anteroventrally as a dark tapering marginal band on pale band at least along posteroventral edge; caudal fin uniformly pale in adults. (Ref 9823) |
| Found on semi-open sandy substrates along reefs, often in deep channels to lagoons that are prone to strong tidal currents and where seawhips thrive (Ref. 48636). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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