| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Indonesia and northwestern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Males display with bright yellow anal fins and red spikes on the dorsal fin that vary from a single to 4. More often they have 2 or 3 (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rubble and weedy bottoms of seaward reefs (Ref. 90102). Also found in coastal reef slopes and estuaries. Occurs in small groups with numerous females, juveniles and several males, often covering a large section of reef. Juveniles are secretive when small and form small groups at later stages (Ref. 48636). |
| 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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