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Choerodon melanostigma Fowler & Bean, 1928 |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8. A broad dark, oblique band present on dorsal half of body directed anteroventrally from below posterior third of dorsal fin, dark band with pale marginal bands anteriorly and posteriorly. (Ref 9823) | |||
| Biology: | Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||