| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: south to Algoa Bay, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11 |
| Biology: |
Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs and is usually found on patch reefs or rocks (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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