| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 35 m |
| Western Pacific: Philippines to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and the southern Great Barrier Reef. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Juveniles and sub adults have a pair of ocelli on the dorsal fin which disappears with growth (Ref. 1602, 48636). |
| Found in small groups (Ref. 90102) in seaward reefs to at least 35 m depth, usually in areas of mixed coral and reef rock with sand patches (Ref. 9710). Also in reef crests and slopes on rocky or rubble-algae substrates (Ref. 48636). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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