Cirrhilabrus Lunatus
📖 Overview
Cirrhilabrus Lunatus (Cirrhilabrus lunatus) 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 8.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 55 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. In females, upper and middle part of body with several orange-red longitudinal stripes from snout to caudal peduncle; whitish on abdomen, thorax, and lower part of head . Young specimens with a black spot on upper part of caudal and 3 dark red stripes on upper part of body . Caudal fin rounded in female and young fish; strongly lunate in male .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cirrhilabrus Lunatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 55 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Okinawa and the Ogasawara Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cirrhilabrus Lunatus.
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