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Halichoeres binotopsis (Bleeker, 1849) Saowisata wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Singapore to West New Guinea, Indonesia (Ref. 1601) and Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Similar to H. timorensis and best distinguished by the more horizontal line pattern on the cheek (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Found in shallow coastal reef flat and gutters with algae and sparse coral growth. Occurs in small loose aggregations. Males territorial with numerous females spread over a section of reef (Ref. 48636). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||