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Cirrhilabrus temminckii Bleeker, 1853 Threadfin wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cirrhilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Sagami Bay, Japan to the Philippines and northern Australia (including Western Australia). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
| Biology: | Found over loose rubble in seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Forms aggregations to feed on zooplankton. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||