| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 22 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Marshall Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Females are nearly identical to C. luteovittatus, males have extremely long pelvic fins (Ref. 37816). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, above coral, rubble or algae. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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