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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Mutant wrasse

Cirrhilabrus apterygia Allen, 1983
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Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
30–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mutant wrasse is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cirrhilabrus apterygia
Authority
Allen, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
8 cm
Depth Range
30–40 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mutant wrasse is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mutant wrasse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mutant wrasse is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 40 m . Tropical northwest Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen, 1983

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