Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 4 m |
Western Central Pacific: Sumatra, Indonesia to the Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands), north to the Philippines. Palau in Micronesia. |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 |
Found in shallow sheltered rocky areas and reef flats (Ref. 34765), also in seagrass beds and weedy areas, solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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