| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 32 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Samoa to the Line and Society islands, French Polynesia and the Pitcairn Group. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs up to a depth of at least 32 m (Ref. 9710). Feeds on small small parasites and damaged tissues of other fish (Ref. 89972). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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