| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 69 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Commonly encountered in rocky reefs and sandy areas adjacent to reefs. Feeds on mollusks, crabs, brittle stars and sea urchins. Not utilized for human consumption. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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