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Cirrhilabrus Rubrisquamis

Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis Randall & Emery, 1983
Max Length
7.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
41–48 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Cirrhilabrus Rubrisquamis (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis), first described by Randall & Emery, 1983 is a small fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 41 to 48 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis
Authority
Randall & Emery, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.2 cm
Depth Range
41–48 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cirrhilabrus Rubrisquamis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cirrhilabrus Rubrisquamis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 41 - 48 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives and Chagos Archipelago.

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
7.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Emery, 1983

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Cirrhilabrus Rubrisquamis.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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