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Macropharyngodon choati Randall, 1978 Choat's wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Body whitish with orange blotches and/or irregular longitudinal bands; a large black spot edged dorsally with yellow on opercle (Ref 9823). | |||
| Biology: | Found in channels and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||