| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Recognized by the yellow-to orange back in all but very small juveniles. Males more orange and have a dark-red crown-like mark on the head (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in small groups along reef edges with rubble patches in depths to about 25 m. Juveniles in small groups in shallower depths (Ref. 48636). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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