About Coris sandeyeri (Hector, 1884)
Scientific Name
This species has the scientific name Coris sandeyeri (Hector, 1884).
Sexual Dimorphism (Body Depth)
Male individuals of this fish have deeper bodies than females, and the two sexes differ significantly in coloration.
Sexual Dimorphism (Coloration and Markings)
Males have very distinctive markings in the form of bands, while females are paler in color and have only 2 dark spots.
Description Source
This description is sourced from Greenwood, T. et al., 2012.
