|
Pteragogus cryptus Randall, 1981 |
|
|
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cirrhilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.42 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 43 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits outer slope of reef, seagrass bed, and small coral heads (Ref. 649). A secretive species occurring on coral reefs where it hides among soft corals and benthic algae (Ref. 2334). Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Population from Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea may be different species from fishes from the Pacific; genetic studies are needed (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||