| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| 8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 42 - 60 m |
| Western Pacific: Japan and the Philippines. Photographed from Palau. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 |
| Occurs along steep seaward reefs (Ref. 37816). Specimens collected at 42 and 60 m (Ref. 1692). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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