Coris ballieui Vaillant & Sauvage, 1875
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 146 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands, including the Midway Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are benthopelagic over sand, rubble, and rocky areas (Ref. 9710, 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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