Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 35 - 75 m |
Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Red Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba in the north to Madagascar and Mauritius in the south, east to Christmas Island. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 |
Biology: |
Adults inhabit rubble bottoms of steep outer reef slopes (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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