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Coris centralis Randall, 1999 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 46 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Line Islands (Kiribati). | |||
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| Biology: | Relatively common in sand and low-profile patch reefs. Courting males raise the black anterior part of their dorsal fin (Ref. 33411). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||