| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 113 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: antitropical distribution, Japan, New Caledonia and Norfolk Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Pelvic fin mostly black (except spine and basal 1/3 of the fin). |
| Biology: |
Specimens were collected from rocky reefs at 30-113 m depths, but may be more common at greater depths (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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