| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: known at present only from Sri Lanka to Indonesia. Male Halichoeres nebulosus and Halichoeres margaritaceus have always been misidentified as Halichoeres kawarin, which may be responsible for attributing a greater range to this species. |
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Identified by cheek and body patterns. Most similar to H. binotopsis and is best distinguished by the more angular versus horizontal cheek lines (Ref. 48636). |
| Found in shallow coastal reefs, mainly rock substrates with soft coral and algal growth. Occurs in small loose groups dominated by a large male (Ref. 48636). May also be found solitary (Ref. 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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