Coris variegata (Rüppell, 1835)
Dapple coris
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: endemic to the Red Sea. This name is wrongly used in the Indo-West Pacific for the very similar Coris batuensis.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs often on sand and rubble substrata in coral reef areas (Ref. 33411). Benthic predator (Ref. 33482).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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