Yellowfin fairy wrasse
📖 Overview
Yellowfin fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis), first described by Randall & Carpenter, 1980 is a small fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 6 to 40 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
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Males highly variable in color with dorsal fin colors from all yellow to red or blue, and body from red to pink or white, depending on mood and stage .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowfin fairy wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 40 m , usually 6 - 28 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Eastern Indonesia (northeast Kalimantan and Bali to West Papua), Malaysia (Sabah), and Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellowfin fairy wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
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