| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Recognized by dusky yellow color (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal reefs and lagoons (Ref. 8631), often on sand-rubble substrates with large staghorn coral colonies. Occurs in small loose groups of females (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic invertebrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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