| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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