| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae |
| Max. size: |
17.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 76 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits quiet sandy bottoms beyond the reef (Ref. 583). Benthopelagic or benthic (Ref. 58302). |
| 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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