Halichoeres papilionaceus (Valenciennes, 1839) Weed wrasse |
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Bos, A.R. |
Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 4 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Sumatra, Indonesia to the Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands), north to the Philippines. Palau in Micronesia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 | |||
Biology: | 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). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |