Halichoeres melanotis (Gilbert, 1890)
Golden wrasse
Halichoeres melanotis
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 37 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to Costa Rica, including Cocos Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in reefs (Ref. 9311).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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