| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Pohnpei, Caroline Islands and Marshall Islands. Strays found at Johnston Atoll (Ref. 9710). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. The initial phase of this species is orange-red becoming nearly white ventrally. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in small groups over lagoon patch reefs (Ref. 1602). Benthopelagic over coral and rubble (Ref. 58302). Feeds on zooplankton in the water column (Ref. 9710). |
| 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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