| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m |
| Western Pacific. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Males are distinguished by the ringed cheek pattern. Females have pink bellies with fine white lines along scales across (Ref. 48636). |
| Found solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102) in coastal, very shallow and usually algae-rocky coastal reefs (Ref. 48636). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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