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Halichoeres signifer Randall & Earle, 1994 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.22 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Oman. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Often seen at the interface of low rocky reef and sand, foraging either over either reef or sand. Occurs mainly in small groups of one male and approximately 10 females; with the male observed swimming rapidly and making frequent courtship displays. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||