| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm SL (male/unsexed); 15 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan and Taiwan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits seaweed beds and rocky reefs (Ref. 42722). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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