| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| 9.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m |
| Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Males appear much larger and has large dorsal and anal fins that are bright red and spread during display. It has red ventral fins with extremely long filaments (Ref. 48636). |
| Occurs over rubble or low patch reefs in areas of current. Occurs in small groups, each with a single male dominating (Ref. 48636). Feeds on zooplankton in the water column. Collected using rotenone. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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