Coris centralis Randall, 1999
Coris centralis
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  9.16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 4 - 46 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Line Islands (Kiribati).
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Relatively common in sand and low-profile patch reefs. Courting males raise the black anterior part of their dorsal fin (Ref. 33411).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 01.03.00

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