Halichoeres biocellatus Schultz, 1960 Red-lined wrasse |
photo by
Ryanskiy, A. |
Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 35 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and the southern Great Barrier Reef. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Juveniles and sub adults have a pair of ocelli on the dorsal fin which disappears with growth (Ref. 1602, 48636). | |||
Biology: | Found in small groups (Ref. 90102) in seaward reefs to at least 35 m depth, usually in areas of mixed coral and reef rock with sand patches (Ref. 9710). Also in reef crests and slopes on rocky or rubble-algae substrates (Ref. 48636). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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