| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 12 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: western Indonesia; northward to Japan (Ryukyus); including Taiwan, the Philippines, Malay Peninsula and Brunei. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. This species is distinguished by the following characters: greatest body depth 3.1-3.2 in SL. Colour of male (female similar) greyish on upper back, white or pale yellow on ventral part; a broad brown stripe on side at eye level. with several white spots along lower edge of this stripe, mainly on posterior half; upper pectoral-fin base with a small black spot; middle of dorsal fin with a pale-edged black spot (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal reefs with mixed weed and coral; often on turbid, silty areas. Usually seen on floor of caverns or under ledges. Solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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