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Bodianus sanguineus (Jordan & Evermann, 1903) Sunrise wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Hypsigenyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 19 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 168 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii. | |||
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| Biology: | Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Reported to have been encountered it most often in pairs, one individual usually being much larger than the other; appears to be among the deepest ranging of the subgenus Trochocopus, collected at depths of 67 to 238 m, but apparently preferring depths of 100-120 m (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||