| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
13.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Marquesas Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 |
| Biology: |
Found on rubble bottom or substrates with a mixture of sand and rock. Feeds on small benthis invertebrates (Ref. 89972). During courtship, the male roam over a wide area; erect its dorsal fin, compress and expand the caudal fin, and changes its color (Ref. 33411). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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