| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| 7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 50 m |
| Western Pacific: Miyake-jima, Izu Islands, Japan, Guam and the Mariana Islands. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Juveniles and females nearly uniformly orange-red. Males develop elongate pelvic fins and have brilliant blue bands on dorsal and anal fins. |
| Known at depths ranging from 10 to at least 40 m at exposed outer reef areas than in lagoons or harbors. Occurs in aggregations. Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Museum: Cocos I., BPBM 6947. S of Uruno Point, BMNH 1991.9.16.I; BPBM 6956; CAS 76300; NSMT-P35033; USNM 317972. Range extends to Saipan (Ref. 37816). |
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