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

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  23 cm SL (female)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range - 30 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to Marquesas Islands.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 25-25
 Biology:  Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 89972).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 07.03.00
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 15.10.14

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