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Halichoeres melas Randall & Earle, 1994 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 9 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea, Oman. | |||
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| Biology: | Solitary, ranges over a wide area, stopping briefly every 2 to 3 meters to pick food from the reef substrate. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||