| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
9.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Fr. Polynesia (Marquesas). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 25-25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: body elongate with greatest body depth 28% SL; D IX,11; A III,12; pectoral-fin rays 13; tubed lateral line scales 28. Colourations: interspinous membrane between anterior two to three spines of dorsal fin with a black spot; males with head yellow green and extensively reticulate; abdominal region behind pectoral and pelvic fins orangey pink, scales edged in lavender forming a honeycomb pattern; breast and posterior body are inky black (Ref. 123182). |
| Biology: |
Found along a rubble terrace adjacent to a drop off at 25 m (Ref. 123182). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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