Purple-boned wrasse
📖 Overview
Purple-boned wrasse (Cirrhilabrus blatteus), first described by Springer & Randall, 1974 is a medium-sized fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 40 to 50 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Purple-boned wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Purple-boned wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 40 - 50 m . Tropical known only from the Red Sea.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Purple-boned wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
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