| Labridae (Wrasses) |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 7 - 33 m |
| Western Central Pacific: Belau, Caroline, Mariana and Marshall Islands. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Juveniles under 40 mm are black with two broad white stripes (Ref. 1602). |
| Occurs in clear lagoon and seaward reefs at depths of 7 to over 33 m. Juveniles usually associate with ramose Acropora corals to gain protection from the branches. The species engage in cleaning activities usually with small fishes such as damselfishes. |
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(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
Reported from Davao Gulf (Ref. 43437) and Tubbataha Reefs (Ref. 53416). Outside distributional range given by Ref. 2137, 24943, occurrence needs verification. |
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