| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
27 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: known only from the Easter Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in areas of mixed sand and rocky substratum; juveniles found in tide pools, but may occur in deeper waters. Stomach and gut contents have gastropods (mainly Strombus maculatus), pelecypods (with mytilid and Lima), ophiuroids (Ophiocoma), hermit crabs (Pagurus pascuensis), crabs (with Trapezia), and echinoids; with mollusks as the major prey items (Ref. 33411). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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