| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: including the Andaman Sea (Ref. 9710). |
| Diagnosis: |
Easily identified by the mostly bright yellow body with white below (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Found along the reef edge, in sand and rubble areas (Ref. 9710, 48636) usually in small groups (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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