Johnson's wrasse
📖 Overview
Johnson's wrasse (Cirrhilabrus johnsoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. It occurs at depths between 18 and 28 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Johnson's wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 28 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Marshall Islands.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton 1-2 m above the bottom (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Johnson's fairy wrasse · Johnson's wrasse |
| 🌍CES | pyskoun Johnsonův |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-fada-esbelto |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 約氏絲隆頭魚 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Johnson's wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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