| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
9.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Sagami Bay, Japan to the Philippines and northern Australia (including Western Australia). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 |
| Biology: |
Found over loose rubble in seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Forms aggregations to feed on zooplankton. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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