Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Ref. 8883). Reported to have formed a hybrid with Thalassoma lunare (Ref. 41655). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits reef margins and seaward slopes (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 9710. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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