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Pseudojuloides pyrius Randall & Randall, 1981 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 41 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Marquesas Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13. Pelvic fins comparatively long (1.45 to 2 times in head length), in males extending posterior to origin of anal fin (Ref 9823). | |||
| Biology: | Found over open rubble and sand substrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 July 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||