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Pteragogus aurigarius (Richardson, 1845) |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae | |||
| Max. size: | 17 cm SL (male/unsexed); 15 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan and Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits seaweed beds and rocky reefs (Ref. 42722). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||