| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| 38 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 365.0 g |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia to Queensland, Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Body scales edged with blue giving sides uneven banded appearance. No small prominent black spot on side. A horizontally elongate dusky blotch present below centre of fin in some specimens. Head with many small orange spots on cheek, forehead crossed by 4 or 5 sets of alternating blue and orange stripes. Second prominent anterior canine in lower jaw distinctly smaller than first in adults, directed dorsolaterally and curved slightly posteriorly. 1 to 3 scales on subopercle. (Ref 9823) |
| Adults occur solitarily in shallow coral reefs and seagrass beds. Feed mainly on hard-shelled prey including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins (Ref. 9823). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). An excellent food fish. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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