| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| 9.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m |
| Western Pacific: Sagami Bay, Japan to the Philippines and northern Australia (including Western Australia). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 |
| Found over loose rubble in seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Forms aggregations to feed on zooplankton. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from Luzon. Museum: BPBM 21001. Also Ref. 2745, 48613. |
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