| Labridae (Wrasses) |
| 11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. |
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| Occurs in fringing reefs, among coral heads and in areas with dense coral growth (Ref. 9710). Adults feed on coral polyps while juveniles act as cleaners of other fishes. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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