Iniistius twistii (Bleeker, 1856) Redblotch razorfish |
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Bankilan, Yellowbreasted wrasse, Apatse, Balaki, Banog, Bungat, Danlugan, Isdang bato, Labayan, Lampalampa, Lubay-lubay, Maming, Maringyan, Molmol, Pilo-pilo, Pirat-pirat, Tamago, Tausay, Verde verde |
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Hazes, B. |
Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan to Indonesia (Ref. 35918). Two individuals were collected from India, Western Indian Ocean in 2008 and 2012 (Ref. 91931). | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits sandy open area at 10-20 m, solitary or forms loose groups (Ref. 90102). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Type locality, Hemipteronotus nigromaculatus (Sulu, Jolo) (Ref. 35918). Reported from Surigao City (Ref. 58652) and Dauin-Apo I. (Ref. 127519). |