| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 56 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Sodwana Bay, South Africa (Ref. 11228), Maldives and Mauritius. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 21-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 15-15; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Almost white with some black spots or lines on the head (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Found on sandy areas of deep lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710), usually along deep drop-offs with large caves, rich with invertebrate growth in depths over 20 m. Occurs in small groups of females, usually a male swimming nearby (Ref. 48636). May be found solitary (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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