Flame wrasse (Cirrhilabrus jordani)

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus jordani Snyder, 1904

The Flame wrasse (Cirrhilabrus jordani) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, found in the Hawaiian Islands. Strays found in Johnston Atoll.

Flame wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits seaward reefs, in aggregations above at base of drop-offs. Benthopelagic. Feeds on zooplankton 1-2 m above the bottom. Minimum depth from.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus jordani
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 5–186 m (16–610 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 186 m, usually 5 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: found in the Hawaiian Islands. Strays found in Johnston Atoll.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)