| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 8.22 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 12 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Oman. |
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| Often seen at the interface of low rocky reef and sand, foraging either over either reef or sand. Occurs mainly in small groups of one male and approximately 10 females; with the male observed swimming rapidly and making frequent courtship displays. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from Masirah I. off the central coast of Oman to Rahah Bay on the south coast (Ref. 11441). Museum: Arabian Sea, Masirah I., 12 m, BPBM 36132 (holotype, 8.22 cm SL, male); BPBM 36313 (paratype) (Ref. 10680). |
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