Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Inhabits areas with sandy bottoms (Ref. 5292).
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Gomon, M.F. and P. Forsyth 1990 Labridae. p. 868-882. In J.C. Quero, J.C. Hureau, C. Karrer, A. Post and L. Saldanha (eds.) Check-list of the fishes of the eastern tropical Atlantic (CLOFETA). JNICT, Lisbon, SEI, Paris; and UNESCO, Paris. Vol. 2. (Ref. 5292)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=5292&speccode=7633
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Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: Ascension Island and St. Helena.
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Gomon, M.F. and P. Forsyth 1990 Labridae. p. 868-882. In J.C. Quero, J.C. Hureau, C. Karrer, A. Post and L. Saldanha (eds.) Check-list of the fishes of the eastern tropical Atlantic (CLOFETA). JNICT, Lisbon, SEI, Paris; and UNESCO, Paris. Vol. 2. (Ref. 5292)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=5292&speccode=7633
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Range Description
This species is found in Ascension Island (Lubbock 2006) and St. Helena (Edwards and Glass 1987).
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Physical Description
Size
Max. size
21.2 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 5292))
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Gomon, M.F. and P. Forsyth 1990 Labridae. p. 868-882. In J.C. Quero, J.C. Hureau, C. Karrer, A. Post and L. Saldanha (eds.) Check-list of the fishes of the eastern tropical Atlantic (CLOFETA). JNICT, Lisbon, SEI, Paris; and UNESCO, Paris. Vol. 2. (Ref. 5292)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=5292&speccode=7633
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 40 m (Ref. 5292)
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Gomon, M.F. and P. Forsyth 1990 Labridae. p. 868-882. In J.C. Quero, J.C. Hureau, C. Karrer, A. Post and L. Saldanha (eds.) Check-list of the fishes of the eastern tropical Atlantic (CLOFETA). JNICT, Lisbon, SEI, Paris; and UNESCO, Paris. Vol. 2. (Ref. 5292)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=5292&speccode=7633
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Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
This species inhabits areas with sandy bottoms at depths ranging from five (J.H. Choat pers. comm. 2009) to 40 m (Gomon and Forsyth 1990).
Systems
- Marine
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Statistics of barcoding coverage: Xyrichtys blanchardi
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 8
Species With Barcodes: 1
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 8
Species With Barcodes: 1
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Conservation
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
LC
Least Concern
Red List Criteria
Version
3.1
Year Assessed
2010
Assessor/s
Bertoncini, A., Russell, B. & Choat, J.H.
Reviewer/s
Craig, M.T. & Carpenter, K.E.
Contributor/s
Justification
This species has a restricted range but is common. There are no known major threats. It is listed as Least Concern.
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Trends
Population
Population
Population Trend
There is no population information available. It is a very common species.
Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats
Least Concern (LC)
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=57073
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Major Threats
There are no major threats known for this species.
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Management
Conservation Actions
Conservation Actions
There are no species-specific conservation measures in place for this species.
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