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Coris marquesensis Randall, 1999 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to Marquesas Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 25-25 | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 89972). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||