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Halichoeres nigrescens (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Bubblefin wrasse |
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Bubblefin wrasse Lulukdayan, Mameng, Ditun, Labayan, Labayan, Labayan, Labayan, Lubay, Lubay-lubay, Lubayan, Mul-mul, Paden, |
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photo by
Cook, D.C. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; depth range 3 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: south to Durban, South Africa; southeast India to Philippines, north to Hong Kong, south to northwest Australia (Ref. 9710). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Juveniles and females with thick mid-lateral stripe and ocellus midway in dorsal fin. Latter fades to small spot in males (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit shallow weedy areas of rocky shorelines with little coral growth (Ref. 9710). Found in groups (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Recorded in Tañon Strait (Ref. 107276). Also Ref. 9710. | |||
| Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 09.07.01 |
| Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 17.05.13 |