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Cirrhilabrus tonozukai Allen & Kuiter, 1999 Tono's wrasse |
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photo by
Tanaka, H. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cirrhilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Juveniles and females similar to several other species and identification depends on the presence of a male that has a long dorsal filament and red anal fin, latter may look black in natural light (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs on open hard-bottom substrates with algae and sparse coral growth, usually in strong current zones. Juveniles and females in small groups, sometimes with several males of which largest is dominating (Ref. 48636). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||