Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique and Natal, South Africa; also Reunion (Ref. 53568), Mauritius and Madagascar. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11 |
Biology: |
Found in rocky bottoms or reefs rich in algae. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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