Anampses chrysocephalus Randall, 1958
Red tail wrasse
Anampses chrysocephalus
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  17 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 12 - 139 m
 Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian and Midway islands.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults inhabit seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 58302). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). A single male usually found with a group of females (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 31.01.92
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 26.08.94

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