| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 82.6 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 70 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: tropical, north to southern Japan; may ultimately be regarded as a subspecies of Halichoeres zeylonsis of the Indian Ocean. Also recorded from Indonesia, Mentawai Island (Ref. 5978). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Juveniles are off-white with a broad yellow lateral band. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits seaward reefs, prefers open expanses of sand or mixed sand, rubble, and pavement usually below 11 m. Occurs in loose groups of one male and numerous smaller females and juveniles. Small groups of females and males moving over large areas by themselves, regularly checking females (Ref. 48636). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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