| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 43 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: East African coast south to Natal, South Africa; also from Madagascar, Seychelles and Chagos Archipelago. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Head orange-yellow with greenish bands and a black spot behind eye; body brown, females with a red band on back (Ref. 4392). |
| Inhabits steep seaward reefs, in sand and rubble areas (Ref. 9710). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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