Coris hewetti Randall, 1999
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  13.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Marquesas Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12
Biology:  Found on rubble bottom or substrates with a mixture of sand and rock. Feeds on small benthis invertebrates (Ref. 89972). During courtship, the male roam over a wide area; erect its dorsal fin, compress and expand the caudal fin, and changes its color (Ref. 33411).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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