Deepwater wrasse (Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus)

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus Randall & Nagareda, 2002

Deepwater wrasse (Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus)

The Deepwater wrasse (Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Western Pacific, Coral Sea (Holmes Reef and Chesterfield Bank).

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. Color when preserved pale; males with a broad black submarginal band in dorsal and caudal fins (absent from middle of dorsal fin in large individuals). Lateral line interrupted: pored scales 16-17 + 5 + 1 posterior to caudal-fin base. Median predorsal scales 5. Horizontal scale rows on cheek below eye 2. Eyes large, orbit diameter 3.05-1 in HL. Tongue short and rounded, upper surface with small papillae.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.6
Depth range
6–217 m (20–712 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 217 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Coral Sea (Holmes Reef and Chesterfield Bank).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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