Cirrhilabrus cenderawasih

Cirrhilabrus cenderawasih
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Cirrhilabrus
Species:
C. cenderawasih
Binomial name
Cirrhilabrus cenderawasih

Cirrhilabrus cenderawasih is a species of fairy wrasse that is commonly on sheltered seaward reefs. It is more abundant below about 35 m, although at a depth between about 22 to 60 m. They are generally found in Indonesia.[2] Male Cirrhilabrus cenderawasih is pinkish fading to white near the belly and is typical of the complex. A yellow elongated blotch runs across the pink/white demarcation that starts from the pectoral fin up to about two-thirds of the body length. The female is completely pink with a single black caudal spot. The length of the male is 6.5 cm SL and the female 4.7 cm SL.[3] Bird's Head Peninsular in the northwest province of West Papua is the epicenter of three reefs.[2]

References

  1. ^ "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Cirrhilabrus cenderawasih". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b TYK, Lemon (2014-10-10). "Photos of Cirrhilabrus cenderawasih and Paracheilinus walton give us a glimpse into the endemic life of West Papua". Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  3. ^ "Cirrhilabrus cenderawasih, Cenderawasih wrasse". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2022-05-08.


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