Pseudocoris aurantiofasciata Fourmanoir, 1971
Rust-banded wrasse
Pseudocoris aurantiofasciata
photo by Walsh, F.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 45 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: southern Japan south to Indonesia and east to Tuamoto Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Initial phase is dark green with a yellowish mouth (Ref. 37816).
Biology:  Found to depths over 35 m in deep outer reef drop-offs. Forms aggregations of females and a single dominating male (Ref. 48636). Planktivores (Ref. 37816).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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