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Labridae (Wrasses) > Julidinae
Etymology: Halichoeres: Greek, als, alis = salt + Greek, choiros = pig (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Randall & Smith.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 31 m (Ref. 9710). Tropical
Western Indian Ocean: south to Natal, South Africa (Ref. 4392). Reported from Socotra Archipelago (Ref. 37631).
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Common on shallow coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710). Found solitary or in small loose groups in mixed coral and rubble areas of lagoons and outer slopes 2-30 m deep (Ref. 90102).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Randall, J.E., 1986. Labridae. p. 683-706. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 4392)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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