| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102) on muddy bottoms, often deep in front of river mouths where land debris is scattered over the bottom; sometimes takes refuge in the mud burrows of other animals. Adults were all seen in about 30 m and usually swim fast near the bottom (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic animals (polychaete worms, crustaceans, also small fish) (Ref. 12420). Minimum depth of 7 m from 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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