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Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis Springer & Randall, 1974 Longfin fairy wrasse |
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photo by
Tanaka, H. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 43 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. Species complex with Cirrhilabrus rubeus and C. africanus. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits fringing reefs, over coral or rubble bottoms (Ref. 9710). Feeds on zooplankton in the water column (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||