Halichoeres cosmetus Randall & Smith, 1982
Adorned wrasse
Halichoeres cosmetus
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 2 - 31 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: south to Natal, South Africa (Ref. 4392). Reported from Socotra Archipelago (Ref. 37631).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11
 Biology:  Common on shallow coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710). Found solitary or in small loose groups in mixed coral and rubble areas of lagoons and outer slopes 2-30 m deep (Ref. 90102).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Outside distributional range. Reported from Tubbataha Reefs (Ref. 53416, 57038).

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 06.11.96
 Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 17.05.13

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