| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
7.82 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Clipperton Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11; Vertebrae: 25-25. Principal caudal rays 14 (middle 12 branched); upper and lower procurrent caudal rays 4; terminal phase adults mainly pinkish red with broad yellow bar immediately behind head; initial phase white on lower half with broad dark stripe on upper half, forming rectangular blotches posteriorly in preservative (Ref. 31087). |
| Biology: |
Found on the outer reef slope, frequently in areas where surge is strong (Ref. 31087). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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