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Halichoeres aestuaricola Bussing, 1972 Mangrove wrasse |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia. | |||
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| Biology: | Frequently found over sand and mud bottoms of mangroves and estuaries but occasionally found over rocky bottoms of the marine coast. Not utilized for human consumption. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||