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Cirrhilabrus apterygia (Allen, 1983) Mutant wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from Rowley Shoals off northwest Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits steep outer reef slopes over rubble with patches of live coral (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||