Coris marquesensis Randall, 1999
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  23 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to Marquesas Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 25-25
Biology:  Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 89972).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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