Macropharyngodon cyanoguttatus

photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:	Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:	11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m, non-migratory
Distribution:	Western Indian Ocean: northern Natal in South Africa, Mauritius and Réunion; might also occur in Madagascar and Rodriguez (Ref. 2694).
Diagnosis:	Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Females: body brown with round blue spot on each scale; head yellow to brownish yellow with dark-edged blue bands (Ref. 4392). Males: body and caudal fin brownish yellow with dark-edged blue spots; head dull orange-yellow with dark edged blue bands (Ref. 4392).
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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