| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 146.0 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA through the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea to northern South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits deep seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Generally of no interest to fisheries because of its small average size (Ref. 5217). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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