| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 74 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: eastern Indonesia to Palau and the Line Islands. Replaced by Halichoeres trispilus in the Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Looks white at depth. Juveniles with three large black spots in dorsal fin (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Found in steep outer reef slopes to at least 74 m depth (Ref. 34765), with large caves and rich invertebrate growth. Occurs in small groups of females and dominating male (Ref. 48636). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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