| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; marine |
| Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13. Initial phase brownish above, paler underside marked with a series of dark spots following scale rows, often appearing as a cross-hatched pattern. Below eye with distinct yellow line. Terminal phase with olivaceous dorsally, pale ventrally, with a series of 4 large vertically elongate blackish bars on side of body from beneath pectoral fins to above first 3 anal-fin rays. A bright yellow spot posterior to upper gill opening (Ref 9823). |
| Retires in the sand at night. |
|
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| harmless |
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