| Family: |
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwestern Atlantic: from Bahamas and Florida southwards to Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 20-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-22. With 3-5 dark brownish-red bands in form of inverted triangles along side. No other labrisomid has this distinctive color pattern (Ref. 26938). Head with a few small dark spots; bars on body sometimes not very dark but outlined by dark bars; scattered dots then often present elsewhere on the body (Ref. 13442). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral reefs and rocky shores. Often found in crevices, or among weed and rubble (Ref. 13121). Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 13628). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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