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Cirrhilabrus lanceolatus Randall & Masuda, 1991 Long-tailed wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cirrhilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 42 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan and the Philippines. Photographed from Palau. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs along steep seaward reefs (Ref. 37816). Specimens collected at 42 and 60 m (Ref. 1692). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||