| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Sagami Bay, Honshu south to Victoria, Australia and New Caledonia and east to Tonga. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Body greenish with pink longitudinal lines and white barring (Ref. 48636). Body greenish with several red stripes breaking into spots posteriorly and about 8 thin vertical pale bars. A black spot rimmed with yellow on posterior margin of opercle. A black spot at posterior basal portion of dorsal fin. First 2 dorsal-fin spines with flexible tips slightly longer than other dorsal-fin spines (Ref 9823). |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal to outer reef habitats in deep gutters or along reef margins (Ref. 48636). Inhabits rocky and coral reefs, in areas with rubble, weed and sand (Ref. 9710). Found solitary (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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