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Halichoeres lapillus Smith, 1947 Jewelled wrasse |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique and Natal, South Africa; also Reunion (Ref. 53568), Mauritius and Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11 | |||
| Biology: | Found in rocky bottoms or reefs rich in algae. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||