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Thalassoma lucasanum (Gill, 1862) Cortez rainbow wrasse |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 64 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos. | |||
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| Biology: | Forms small aggregations over reefs. Feeds on suspended plankton and small hard-shelled invertebrates. Not utilized for human consumption. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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