| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
7.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 41 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Marquesas Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13. Pelvic fins comparatively long (1.45 to 2 times in head length), in males extending posterior to origin of anal fin (Ref 9823). |
| Biology: |
Found over open rubble and sand substrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 July 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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