Dotted wrasse (Cirrhilabrus punctatus)

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus punctatus Randall & Kuiter, 1989

The Dotted wrasse (Cirrhilabrus punctatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Pacific, New South Wales, Australia to southern Guinea, Fiji and Tonga.

Dotted wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Pelvic fins in male very long, often half or more of standard length. Upper three-fourths of the body dark gray to reddish with pink to blue dots, lower fourth white; a black spot at the base of the pectoral fins; females and juveniles with a black spot at the upper base of the caudal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus punctatus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 32 m (105 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 32 m, usually 5 - 28 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: New South Wales, Australia to southern Guinea, Fiji and Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)