| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae |
| 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 5 m |
| Western Pacific: Southern Japan and Taiwan, south to at least peninsular Malaysia at 3°N. |
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| Found on sandy open areas near shallow reefs at about 5 m. Dives into sand to sleep safely at night or to hide when alarmed (Ref. 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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