Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. This species is distinguished by the following characters: greatest body depth 3.1-3.2 in SL. Colour of male (female similar) greyish on upper back, white or pale yellow on ventral part; a broad brown stripe on side at eye level. with several white spots along lower edge of this stripe, mainly on posterior half; upper pectoral-fin base with a small black spot; middle of dorsal fin with a pale-edged black spot (Ref. 90102).

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Eupercaria/misc

Family: Labridae

Genus: Halichoeres

Species: Halichoeres kneri Bleeker, 1862

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

Occurs in coastal reefs with mixed weed and coral; often on turbid, silty areas. Usually seen on floor of caverns or under ledges. Solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102).

Habitat

associated