| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 30 - 74 m |
| Pacific Ocean: eastern Indonesia to Palau and the Line Islands. Replaced by Halichoeres trispilus in the Indian Ocean. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Looks white at depth. Juveniles with three large black spots in dorsal fin (Ref. 48636). |
| Found in steep outer reef slopes to at least 74 m depth (Ref. 34765), with large caves and rich invertebrate growth. Occurs in small groups of females and dominating male (Ref. 48636). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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