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Halichoeres melanochir Fowler & Bean, 1928 Orangefin wrasse |
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Lulukdayan Mameng, Angol, Labayan, Labayan, Labayan, Lubay, Lubay-lubay, Lubayan, Maming, Mul-mul, |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; depth range 5 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines to Taiwan and southern Japan, south to northwest Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Juvenile similar to H. marginatus and is distinguished from that by the orange ventral fin which it has throughout life (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral reefs or shallow rocky areas (Ref. 559) in groups, pairs or solitary (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Recorded in Tañon Strait (Ref. 107276), Nasugbu (Ref. 107853) and Calatagan, Batangas (Ref. 107852). Type locality (Ref. 48636). Also Ref. 48613, 53416. | |||
| Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 20.01.93 |
| Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 17.05.13 |