| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 73 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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