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Cirrhilabrus melanomarginatus Randall & Shen, 1978 Blackfin fairy-warsse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Malaysia (Layang Layang Atoll), Philippines (Palawan), Taiwan, and Japan (Ryukyu and Izu Islands). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
| Biology: | Usually occurs over rocky bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||