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Halichoeres insularis Allen & Robertson, 1992 Socorro wrasse |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Fairly abundant over rock and coarse sand substrates. Forms schools of various sizes that move approximately 1 m above the bottom. Too small to be marketed commercially. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||