| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae |
| Max. size: |
7.16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Clipperton Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Principal caudal rays 12 (middle 10 branched); upper and lower procurrent caudal rays 5 or 6; terminal phase pink with purple, diamond-shaped mark covering most of each scale; dorsal, anal and basal half of caudal fin dark purple; pelvic fins dusky purple; pectoral fins translucent; juveniles and initial phase fish mainly white to pale pink with translucent fins (Ref. 31088). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy areas; specimens collected from a reef-surrounded sand patch (Ref. 31088). |
| 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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