Chin-strap fairy wrasse
📖 Overview
Chin-strap fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus aquamarinus), first described by Tea, Allen & Dailami, 2021 is a small fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 20 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of coloration and morphological characters: pored lateral line scales 21-25 (16-17 in the dorsoanterior series, 5-8 in the posterior peduncular series); head bright yellow, bright orange posteriorly to predorsal region; opercle, base of dorsal, caudal, anal, and pectoral fins are inky blue to indigo (blue-black when preserved); upper two-thirds of body bright aquamarine to teal in life .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chin-strap fairy wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 20 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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