| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Juveniles and females similar to several other species and identification depends on the presence of a male that has a long dorsal filament and red anal fin, latter may look black in natural light (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on open hard-bottom substrates with algae and sparse coral growth, usually in strong current zones. Juveniles and females in small groups, sometimes with several males of which largest is dominating (Ref. 48636). |
| 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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