| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 82 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Coral Sea and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Description: Dorsal pale brown to grey, ventral white. Male dorsal spot large eye-sized reddish brown below middle of dorsal fin (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
May be a synonym of C. margaritiferus (Ref. 90102). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Usually in groups in rubble bottoms 30-82 m deep (Ref. 90102). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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