Lubbock's wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lubbocki)

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus lubbocki Randall & Carpenter, 1980

The Lubbock's wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lubbocki) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Central Pacific, Philippines and Celebes, Indonesia.

Lubbock's 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. Variable in color from pinkish to bright red or purple and dorsal fin often bright yellow in adults.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus lubbocki
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Depth range: 4–45 m (13–148 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 45 m, usually 5 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Celebes, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC), IUCN Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)