Coris centralis Randall, 1999
Coris centralis
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  9.16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 46 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Line Islands (Kiribati).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Relatively common in sand and low-profile patch reefs. Courting males raise the black anterior part of their dorsal fin (Ref. 33411).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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