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Xyrichtys wellingtoni Allen & Robertson, 1995 |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Clipperton Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Principal caudal rays 12 (middle 10 branched); upper and lower procurrent caudal rays 5 or 6; terminal phase pink with purple, diamond-shaped mark covering most of each scale; dorsal, anal and basal half of caudal fin dark purple; pelvic fins dusky purple; pectoral fins translucent; juveniles and initial phase fish mainly white to pale pink with translucent fins (Ref. 31088). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy areas; specimens collected from a reef-surrounded sand patch (Ref. 31088). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||