| Family: |
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) |
| Max. size: |
2.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.9 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: known only from Belize. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 19-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-17; Vertebrae: 31-33. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: presence of orbital cirrus; scaled belly; pale trunk (pale red in life), no distinct bars or other markings; when alive, lips peppered with white spots and lacrimal region with a row of small white spots; in preserved specimens, jaws usually with lightly scattered melanophores, without distinct banding or dark bars; scattered melanophores on entire gular region; total dorsal elements usually 27; total vertebrae usually 32; dorsal spines + anal soft rays + vertebrae modally 75 (Ref. 86414). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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