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Halichoeres pallidus Kuiter & Randall, 1995 Pale wrasse |
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photo by
Pyle, R.M. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 74 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: eastern Indonesia to Palau and the Line Islands. Replaced by Halichoeres trispilus in the Indian Ocean. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Looks white at depth. Juveniles with three large black spots in dorsal fin (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Found in steep outer reef slopes to at least 74 m depth (Ref. 34765), with large caves and rich invertebrate growth. Occurs in small groups of females and dominating male (Ref. 48636). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||