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Cirrhilabrus shutmani Tea & Gill, 2017 Magma fairy wrasse |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.57 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 50 - 70 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. This moderately elongated species is distinguished by the following characters: live colouration with the upper part of nape dusky red; dorsal and anal fin bright red with dusky markings; pelvic fins bright red, dusky, and unmarked; caudal fin bright yellow basally with distal half bright red (Ref. 116593). | |||
| Biology: | This species apparently inhabits steep slopes comprised mostly of volcanic rubble (Ref. 116593). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||