| Labridae (Wrasses) |
| 7.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; marine |
| Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 25-25. Six parallel narrow iridescent blue bars on the side of the head. Branchiostegal rays 6. Underdeveloped scaly sheath at the base of dorsal and anal fins. Epihaemal ribs 4. Complex laterosensory canal tube, with multiple branches; terminal canal pores. Body depth 4.1-4.5 in SL; anal fin length 2.9-3.1 in SL; pelvic fin length 2.2-2.8 in head (Ref. 31790). |
| Occurs in shallow areas of reef and weed (Ref. 31790). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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