Coris sandeyeri (Hector, 1884)
Sandager's wrasse
Coris sandeyeri
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range - 60 m
 Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Australia, including Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands and New Zealand, including Kermadec Islands.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates like ophiuroids, chitons, amphipods, and small gastropods. Adults feed by rummaging on the bottom while juveniles and sub-adults are facultative cleaner symbionts and pick parasites from the bodies of other fish. They also feed on benthic organisms (Ref. 26966).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 14.02.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13

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