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Coris variegata (Rüppell, 1835) Dapple coris |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Julidinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: endemic to the Red Sea. This name is wrongly used in the Indo-West Pacific for the very similar Coris batuensis. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs often on sand and rubble substrata in coral reef areas (Ref. 33411). Benthic predator (Ref. 33482). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||