Vibranium fairy wrasse
📖 Overview
Vibranium fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus wakanda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 80 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pelvic fins short (not or barely reaching anal-fin origin); caudal fin in males strongly lanceolate; relatively unmarked dorsal and anal fins; both sexes with a series of purple scales (alive and preserved) arranged in a chain-link pattern across dorsal two-thirds of body; both sexes with a pair of prominent facial stripes above and below the orbit .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Vibranium fairy wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 50 - 80 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Tanzania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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