Thalassoma robertsoni Allen, 1995
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  7.82 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 50 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Clipperton Island.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11; Vertebrae: 25-25. Principal caudal rays 14 (middle 12 branched); upper and lower procurrent caudal rays 4; terminal phase adults mainly pinkish red with broad yellow bar immediately behind head; initial phase white on lower half with broad dark stripe on upper half, forming rectangular blotches posteriorly in preservative (Ref. 31087).
Biology:  Found on the outer reef slope, frequently in areas where surge is strong (Ref. 31087).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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