Threadfin wrasse (Cirrhilabrus temminckii)

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus temminckii Bleeker, 1853

The Threadfin wrasse (Cirrhilabrus temminckii) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Sagami Bay, Japan to the Philippines and northern Australia (including Western Australia).

Threadfin wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Biology

Found over loose rubble in seaward reefs. Forms aggregations to feed on zooplankton.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus temminckii
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.9
Depth range: 3–35 m (10–115 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 35 m, usually 5 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Sagami Bay, Japan to the Philippines and northern Australia (including Western Australia).
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)