| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 45 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Celebes, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Variable in color from pinkish to bright red or purple and dorsal fin often bright yellow in adults (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in outer reefs over bottom of coral rubble or heads of small finely branched coral. Feeds on zooplankton. Usually occurs in moderately large groups in depths of about 20-25 m (Ref. 48636). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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