| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
No dorsal soft rays prolonged; adults with eight continuous narrow dark stripes on body (preserved juveniles with only about four upper stripes); caudal fin rounded. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral-rich areas of seaward reefs to depths greater than 25 m (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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