| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 50.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,620.0 g |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 98 m |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands (Ref. 3921). Northwest Pacific: Midway Islands (Ref. 33411). |
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| Inhabits reefs with sand and rubble areas (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on sea urchins, heart urchins, bivalves, gastropods, brittle stars, crabs, hermit crabs and polychaetes. Protogynous (Ref. 55080). Eaten raw, dried and salted, baked or broiled (Ref. 7364). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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