| Family: |
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) |
| Max. size: |
5.19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 7 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-20; Vertebrae: 34-34. Body elongated, mean body depth 21.7% SL in adult males. Wide predorsal area, mean 22.6% SL in adult males. First 2 dorsal fin spines much longer than the rest; distance between 3rd and 4th spine greater than orbit diameter; last dorsal fin element segmented. Opercular spine flattened and triangular (Ref. 43114). |
| Biology: |
Prefers shallow rocky reefs. Smallest ripe female at 3.7 cm SL (Ref. 43114). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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