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Coris atlantica Günther, 1862 |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde to Liberia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Compared to C. julis, atlantica have longer pelvic fins, more suborbital pores, and configuration of the lateral line tubules. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||