| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
7.36 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.98 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 40 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines. |
| 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 all its congeners by the following set of characters: lateral line with 23-26 pored scales with 16-17 in the dorsoanterior series and 7-9 in the posterior peduncular series; pelvic fins are very long, 56.5-70.0% SL and often reaching past anal-fin terminus in males. Colouration: anterior first to second interspinous membrane spaces of dorsal fin with a metallic blue spot; a large black spot two-thirds distance from dorsal-fin origin; distal third of caudal fin with black margin, iridescent in life (Ref. 121918). |
| Biology: |
This species occurs in MCE habitats, on rubble patch reefs (Ref. 121918). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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