Xyrichtys wellingtoni Allen & Robertson, 1995
Xyrichtys wellingtoni
photo by Robertson, R.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae
 Max. size:  7.16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 18 - 20 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Clipperton Island.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Principal caudal rays 12 (middle 10 branched); upper and lower procurrent caudal rays 5 or 6; terminal phase pink with purple, diamond-shaped mark covering most of each scale; dorsal, anal and basal half of caudal fin dark purple; pelvic fins dusky purple; pectoral fins translucent; juveniles and initial phase fish mainly white to pale pink with translucent fins (Ref. 31088).
 Biology:  Inhabits sandy areas; specimens collected from a reef-surrounded sand patch (Ref. 31088).
 IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (D2) (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 13.07.02
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 25.09.02

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