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Coris auricularis (Valenciennes, 1839) Western king wrasse |
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photo by
Groeneveld, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 45 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Corner of mouth without canine; second teeth in jaws about 1/2 length of anterior canines in adults, about 3/4 in subadults. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow rocky and coral reefs with sand patches. Juveniles and females act as cleaners (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||