| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
6.94 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.39 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Vanuatu. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 25-25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XI,9; A III,9; pectoral-fin rays 15; lateral-line scales 15-17+5-6; 5 median predorsal scales; 2 horizontal scale rows on cheek below eye; gill rakers 14 (14-16); body depth 2.9-3.7 in SL; body width 1.95-2.6 in body depth; head length 2.5-3.2 in SL; snout length 3.7-4.1 in HL; short pelvic fin, not reaching origin of anal fin, 4.55-6.1 in SL; caudal fin is truncate to rounded in females to doubly emarginate in males; large eye, orbit diameter 3.25-3.85 in HL; body colour with abdomen pale yellow, head and anterior portion of body red, posterior body orange-yellow (color in alcohol pale), the males with black submarginal band in caudal fin and soft portion of dorsal fin and first membrane of spinous dorsal-fin black (Ref. 116195) |
| Biology: |
This species is found above gently sloping bottoms with scattered low outcrops of rocks and rubble (Ref. 116195). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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