| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae |
| Max. size: |
16.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Moluccas, Samoa, Marshall and Hawaiian islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 |
| Biology: |
Found on a large sand patch at depth of 8 to 9 m (Ref. 37816). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Dives into sand to sleep safely at night or to hide when alarmed (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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