Anampses chrysocephalus Randall, 1958
Red tail wrasse
Anampses chrysocephalus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  17 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 139 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian and Midway islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 58302). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). A single male usually found with a group of females (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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