| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae |
| Max. size: |
25.9 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 50 - 250 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: currently known only from Easter Island, but might be present from southern subtropical islands to the west such as Pitcairn Islands and Rapa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal rays IX,12; anal rays III,12; pectoral rays 13. Lateral-line scales 20 + 5. Head naked except for one or two small partly embedded scales dorsally on opercle. Gill rakers 16-18. Body depth 2.6-2.75 in SL. Dorsal profile of snout forming an angle of about 50°, front of head with a slight median ridge. Origin of the dorsal fin a little posterior to preopercular margin; first dorsal spine flexible, slightly longer than second spine, 4.05-4.15 in head length; space between first two dorsal spines two-thirds space between second and third spines. Caudal fin slightly rounded. Pectoral fins short, 1.6-1.7 in HL. Body bright red, edges of scales darker red; membranes of spinous portion of dorsal fin bluish gray, each with a black spot; each of first three membranes of soft portion of fin with a faint black spot (Ref. 57578). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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