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Thalassoma robertsoni Allen, 1995 |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.82 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Clipperton Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11; Vertebrae: 25-25. Principal caudal rays 14 (middle 12 branched); upper and lower procurrent caudal rays 4; terminal phase adults mainly pinkish red with broad yellow bar immediately behind head; initial phase white on lower half with broad dark stripe on upper half, forming rectangular blotches posteriorly in preservative (Ref. 31087). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the outer reef slope, frequently in areas where surge is strong (Ref. 31087). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||