| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae |
| Max. size: |
21.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Ascension Island and St. Helena. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits areas with sandy bottoms (Ref. 5292) or rubble; juveniles often at less than 15 m depth, adults usually in deeper water (Ref. 86997). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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