| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 25 m |
| Western Central Pacific: Indonesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Recognized by the yellow-to orange back in all but very small juveniles. Males more orange and have a dark-red crown-like mark on the head (Ref. 48636). |
| Occurs in small groups along reef edges with rubble patches in depths to about 25 m. Juveniles in small groups in shallower depths (Ref. 48636). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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