Pteragogus aurigarius (Richardson, 1845)
Pteragogus aurigarius
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae
Max. size:  17 cm SL (male/unsexed); 15 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan and Taiwan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10
Biology:  Inhabits seaweed beds and rocky reefs (Ref. 42722).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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