| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
9.21 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.64 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 25-25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of coloration and morphological characters: pored lateral line scales 21-25 (16-17 in the dorsoanterior series, 5-8 in the posterior peduncular series); head bright yellow, bright orange posteriorly to predorsal region; opercle, base of dorsal, caudal, anal, and pectoral fins are inky blue to indigo (blue-black when preserved); upper two-thirds of body bright aquamarine to teal in life (Ref. 126788). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in shallow exposed rubble at depths between 5-20 m (Ref. 126788). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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