| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
22.48 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 250 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Reunion I. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 15-15. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D IX, 12; A III, 12; pectoral rays 14; lateral-line scales 71 (+3); no scales on head; gill rakers 15; a single pair of large, strongly projecting, and slightly recurved canine teeth anteriorly in each jaw, upper pair slightly out flaring, lowers fitting between uppers when mouth closed; presence of canine tooth at corner of mouth; body depth 3.52 in SL; caudal fin truncate; anterior part of dorsal fin not elevated; pelvic fins short, 1.7 in head length; body and fins of adults bright yellow, eye orange yellow, anterior dorsal-fin membrane with a dark grey blotch (Ref. 133130). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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