| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 45 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: southern Japan south to Indonesia and east to Tuamoto Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Initial phase is dark green with a yellowish mouth (Ref. 37816). |
| Biology: |
Found to depths over 35 m in deep outer reef drop-offs. Forms aggregations of females and a single dominating male (Ref. 48636). Planktivores (Ref. 37816). |
| 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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