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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Yellowfin fairy wrasse

Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis Randall & Carpenter, 1980
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Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
6–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis
Authority
Randall & Carpenter, 1980
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.5 cm
Depth Range
6–40 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 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

Diet information for Yellowfin fairy wrasse is currently being compiled.

🥚 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

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Carpenter, 1980

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