| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
32 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 42 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru, including the ocean islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A solitary species (Ref. 5227) found in reefs subjected to surges (Ref. 9311). Moves over great distances to feed on hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref. 9311). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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