Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 45 m |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Celebes, Indonesia. |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Variable in color from pinkish to bright red or purple and dorsal fin often bright yellow in adults (Ref. 48636). |
Occurs in outer reefs over bottom of coral rubble or heads of small finely branched coral. Feeds on zooplankton. Usually occurs in moderately large groups in depths of about 20-25 m (Ref. 48636). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Type locality, Mactan I., Cebu (Ref. 48636, 35918). Museum: off University of San Carlos marine station, Mactan I., Cebu, BPBM 18485 (holotype, 5.73 cm SL, male); BPBM 18470, 22069, WAM P25517-001 (paratypes). Aquarium fish dealer, BMNH 1979.1.3.2. Pamilacan I., off SW tip of the island, USNM 219365. Batangas, Caban I., ANSP 140168; AMS I.20700-001; BPBM 22473; CAS 42525; MNHN 1978-769; ZUMT 54; USNM 219336 (Ref. 26153). Also Ref. 9137, 9823, 53416, 121724. |
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