| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 70 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: tropical western coast of Africa, from Cameroon to Guinea and in the offshore Cape Verde Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults inhabit rocky and reef-like areas, rich in algae (Ref. 26999). A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 5292). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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