Halichoeres biocellatus Schultz, 1960

Red-lined wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Corinae
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Common names	Redlined wrasse, False-eyed wrasse, Two-spotted wrasse, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 35 m (Ref. 9710), usually 7 - 35 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 32°N - 24°S

Western Pacific: Philippines to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and the southern Great Barrier Reef.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Juveniles and sub adults have a pair of ocelli on the dorsal fin which disappears with growth (Ref. 1602, 48636).

Inhabits seaward reefs to at least 35 m depth, usually in areas of mixed coral and reef rock with sand patches (Ref. 9710). Also in reef crests and slopes on rocky or rubble-algae substrates (Ref. 48636).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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