Halichoeres chierchiae Di Caporiacco, 1948
Wounded wrasse
Halichoeres chierchiae
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 69 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Commonly encountered in rocky reefs and sandy areas adjacent to reefs. Feeds on mollusks, crabs, brittle stars and sea urchins. Not utilized for human consumption.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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