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Halichoeres melanochir Fowler & Bean, 1928 Orangefin wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Julidinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines to Taiwan and southern Japan, south to northwest Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Juvenile similar to H. marginatus and is distinguished from that by the orange ventral fin which it has throughout life (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral reefs or shallow rocky areas (Ref. 559) in groups, pairs or solitary (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||