Naoko's Fairy Wrasse

📖 Overview

Naoko's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus naokoae) 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. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Dorsal rays XI, 9; anal rays III, 9; pectoral rays 15; lateral-line scales 16+6 or 7; median predorsal scales 5; a single curving row of scales on cheek; gill rakers 14-16; dorsal fin elevated anteriorly, the fin height 25.5-27.5% SL; first dorsal spine longest, 16.0-16.3% SL (36-41% of fin height is membrane supported by a slender rod originating from behind tip of anterior spines); longest dorsal soft ray 15.8-16.1% SL; caudal fin slightly rounded to slightly double emarginate; pelvic fins very broad and long, extending beyond spinous portion of anal fin; color of male in preservative blackish dorsally and ventrally, with a broad pale lateral stripe that includes all of snout, eye, base of pectoral fin, and ends at lower caudal-fin base; fins except pectorals black; color of males in life red dorsally, bluish while ventrally, with a broad yellow stripe between from pectoral-fin base to lower half of caudal peduncle; fins except pectorals mainly black .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Naoko's Fairy Wrasse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated, usually 10 - 20 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Indonesia, Sumatra (probable origin of the type taken from aquarium trade).

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

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