| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Body whitish with orange blotches and/or irregular longitudinal bands; a large black spot edged dorsally with yellow on opercle (Ref 9823). |
| Biology: |
Found in channels and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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