| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines to Taiwan and southern Japan, south to northwest Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Juvenile similar to H. marginatus and is distinguished from that by the orange ventral fin which it has throughout life (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral reefs or shallow rocky areas (Ref. 559) in groups, pairs or solitary (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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