| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
32 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: East Africa south to Natal, South Africa (Ref. 4392) and east to the Andaman Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Readily identified by the long snout when adult and distinguished from sibling by color or geography (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
A solitary species (Ref. 90102) that inhabits coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 48636). Also in rocky reefs (Ref. 30573). Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5374). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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