| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 43.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 31.1 cm SL (female) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: known only from Dhofar and Masirah Island, Oman. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Caudal fin slightly rounded. |
| Found in exposed rocky shores. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known only from Dhofar and Masirah I. Museum: market in Mutrah, CAS 73319 (holotype of C. nigrotaenia, 31.1 cm Sl, male). Off Ras Madrakah, BPBM 34503 (paratype of C. nigrotaenia). Masirah I., E side, BPBM 36167, 36168, 36170. NW side, wreck of 'Electra', BPBM 36183, 38580; USNM 329442. Salalah, near harbor entrance at Raysut, BPBM 36057 (Ref. 33411). |
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