Halichoeres chierchiae Di Caporiacco, 1948
Wounded wrasse
Halichoeres chierchiae
photo by Allen, G.R.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 2 - 69 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Commonly encountered in rocky reefs and sandy areas adjacent to reefs. Feeds on mollusks, crabs, brittle stars and sea urchins. Not utilized for human consumption.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 07.07.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13

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