| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
5.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 15 - 46 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
Diagnosis: Pored lateral line scales 16 + 5; gill rakers 13 - 15; body depth 3.4-3.55 in SL; only the first dorsal soft ray of males prolonged as a filament; caudal fin slightly rounded; pelvic fins 1.75-2.0 in head length; three pale blue to pink stripes on side of body and slightly oblique; unscaled part of caudal fin mainly red (Ref. 52305). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in outer reef slopes rubble bottoms in small groups of mix sexes with females outnumbering males (Ref. 90102). Minimum depth from Ref. 90102. |
| 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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