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Halichoeres brasiliensis (Bloch, 1791) Brazilian wrasse |
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photo by
Krajewski, J.P. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 39.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Brazil and Trinidade I. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Two pairs of enlarged canines in lower jaw; anterior lateral line scales with three pores per scales; body depth 3.3 to 4.2 in SL (Ref. 48669). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits organic and rocky reefs (Ref. 48669). Large individuals at depths of 10 m or more; juveniles in areas as shallow as tide pools (Ref. 48669). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 40849). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 March 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||