| Family: |
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) |
| Max. size: |
2.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: Netherland Antilles, Saba Bank (Ref. 86414). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 19-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-17; Vertebrae: 31-32. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: orbital cirrus present; belly scaled; trunk pale to tan (dark orange/tan to bright orange in life), without distinct bars or other markings; lips without conspicuous white spotting, distinct banding, or dark bars—usually with lightly scattered melanophores in preserved specimens; total dorsal elements 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: 07 August 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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