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Halichoeres chierchiae Di Caporiacco, 1948 Wounded wrasse |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 69 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Commonly encountered in rocky reefs and sandy areas adjacent to reefs. Feeds on mollusks, crabs, brittle stars and sea urchins. Not utilized for human consumption. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||