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Anampses chrysocephalus Randall, 1958 Red tail wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 139 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian and Midway islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 58302). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). A single male usually found with a group of females (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||