| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Western Pacific: Java, Philippines, Ryukyu Islands, Moluccas, Palau (Belau), Truk, Pohnpei, and Kwajalein. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Males are recognized by the orange-brown head and blue lines that are chain-like along the body. Juveniles and females have an orange to yellow anal fin. The snout is more pointed compared to similar species (Ref. 48636). Terminal males have a distinctive concave head profile (Ref. 1602). |
| Occurs in shallow lagoon and channel reefs, up to a depth of at least 12 m, with rich soft-coral growth. Occurs in small loose groups (Ref. 48636). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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