| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
9.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 10.8 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to Brazil (Ref. 57756). Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde Is, and São Tomé. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Color primarily grass green; usually some scattered small white or pale blue spots on head and body; small reddish brown spot near upper edge of caudal fin and another near lower edge (Ref. 13442). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow beds of turtle grass (Thalassia). Common but seldom noticed (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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