| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 31 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Replaced by Paracheilinus filamentosus from the Philippines (Ref. 37816). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Females and juveniles lack the elongate dorsal and caudal fin lobes and electric colors of the males (Ref. 37816). Tubed peduncular scales 5-6; no distinct stripes on body (Ref. 41634). |
| Biology: |
Found among dense algal beds of deep lagoons. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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