| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
39.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil and Trinidade I. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Two pairs of enlarged canines in lower jaw; anterior lateral line scales with three pores per scales; body depth 3.3 to 4.2 in SL (Ref. 48669). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits organic and rocky reefs (Ref. 48669). Large individuals at depths of 10 m or more; juveniles in areas as shallow as tide pools (Ref. 48669). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 40849). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 March 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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