| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to Natal, South Africa and east to Maldives and Chagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Males lack the red axil spot and females usually feature two white lines (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits reef flats and clear lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Found singly or in small groups consisting of one male and a few females (Ref. 9710). Feeds on small invertebrates, especially crustaceans and mollusks. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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