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Cirrhilabrus balteatus Randall, 1988 Girdled wrasse |
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photo by
Tanaka, H. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 22 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Marshall Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Females are nearly identical to C. luteovittatus, males have extremely long pelvic fins (Ref. 37816). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, above coral, rubble or algae. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||