| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 32 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Hawaii southward to central Polynesia, westward through Micronesia, and through the East Indies. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in mixed sand, rubble, and coral areas of seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds mainly on mollusks (prosobranch gastropods) and foraminiferans (Ref.3921). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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