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Iniistius evides (Jordan & Richardson, 1909) |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Southern Japan and Taiwan, south to at least peninsular Malaysia at 3°N. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found on sandy open areas near shallow reefs at about 5 m. 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 | |||