Halichoeres binotopsis (Bleeker, 1849)
Saowisata wrasse

Labayan Labayan,  Labayan,  Labayan,  Lubay,  Lubayan,  Mul-mul, 

Halichoeres binotopsis
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 2 - 8 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Singapore to West New Guinea, Indonesia (Ref. 1601) and Papua New Guinea.
 Diagnosis:  Similar to H. timorensis and best distinguished by the more horizontal line pattern on the cheek (Ref. 48636).
 Biology:  Found in shallow coastal reef flat and gutters with algae and sparse coral growth. Occurs in small loose aggregations. Males territorial with numerous females spread over a section of reef (Ref. 48636).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). Based on Photo by J.E. Randall (Ref. 28620). Also Ref. 48613.

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 13.02.95
 Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 24.07.13

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