| Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| 8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 8 m |
| Western Pacific: Singapore to West New Guinea, Indonesia (Ref. 1601) and Papua New Guinea. |
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Similar to H. timorensis and best distinguished by the more horizontal line pattern on the cheek (Ref. 48636). |
| Found in shallow coastal reef flat and gutters with algae and sparse coral growth. Occurs in small loose aggregations. Males territorial with numerous females spread over a section of reef (Ref. 48636). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). Based on Photo by J.E. Randall (Ref. 28620). Also Ref. 48613. |
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