| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 30 - 60 m |
| Indo-Pacific: Madagascar to New Caledonia, Japan to New Zealand. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Small juveniles are bright yellow and females become more orange as red lines develop. Males are mainly pink with red lines (Ref. 48636). |
| Adults are common around rubble and sand in steep outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710), and drop-offs, usually adjacent to very deep water. They form small aggregations in soft bottom habitats with sponges and soft corals. The group usually comprising juveniles and females which are dominated by a large male (Ref. 48636). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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