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Labridae (Wrasses) > Hypsigenyinae
Etymology: Polylepion: Derived from the Greek adjective 'polys' for many and the neuter noun 'lepion' meaning small scales; referring to the relatively numerous lateral-line scales occurring in the species under rhis genus (Ref. 128617); cruentum: Name from Latin adjective meaning spotted with blood, referring to the blood red marks on the caudal peduncle and pectoral fin base in live adults (Ref. 128617).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 150 - 200 m (Ref. 9311). Tropical; 24°N - 4°N
Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to Nicaragua, including Cocos Island.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 24.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9311)
Found over sandy bottoms associated with gravel and rocky reefs. Caught as a by-catch of industrial trawl fishing. Marketed fresh.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Gomon, M.F., 1995. Labridae. Viejas, doncellasas, señoritas. p. 1201-1225. In W. Fischer, F. Krupp, W. Schneider, C. Sommer, K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) Guia FAO para Identification de Especies para lo Fines de la Pesca. Pacifico Centro-Oriental. 3 Vols. FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9311)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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