| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 28 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Marshall Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 |
| Biology: |
Found over dense algal beds of deep lagoons. Feeds on zooplankton 1-2 m above the bottom (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 July 2008 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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