| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan to Indonesia (Ref. 35918). Two individuals were collected from India, Western Indian Ocean in 2008 and 2012 (Ref. 91931). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy open area at 10-20 m, solitary or forms loose groups (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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