| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae |
| Max. size: |
28.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and the coasts of India (Ref. 5374); and eastern Papua New Guinea (Ref. 11441). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Probably inhabits open sandy bottoms and dives head-first into the sand with the approach of danger (Ref. 5374). Dives into sand to sleep safely at night or to hide when alarmed (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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