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Pseudocoris aurantiofasciata Fourmanoir, 1971 Rust-banded wrasse |
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photo by
Walsh, F. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 45 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: southern Japan south to Indonesia and east to Tuamoto Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Initial phase is dark green with a yellowish mouth (Ref. 37816). | |||
| Biology: | Found to depths over 35 m in deep outer reef drop-offs. Forms aggregations of females and a single dominating male (Ref. 48636). Planktivores (Ref. 37816). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||