| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 40 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Red Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found 1-2 m above rock and coral bottoms and feeds on zooplankton. Males territorial and haremic. |
| 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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