Pseudocheilinus ocellatus Randall, 1999
Whitebarred pink wrasse
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae
Max. size:  10.25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 100 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). Cryptic species, prefers darker areas of the reefs (Ref. 33410). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 89972). Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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