Monsoon Fairy-Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus hygroxerus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 18–37 m
- Max size: 5.6 cm
- For divers: safe
Males of this fairy wrasse display over sloping rubble bottoms dotted with low rock and coral outcrops, between about eighteen and thirty seven metres. As in its kin, the leading fish is a sex changed male courting a group of females.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1006785.
FAQ
- How deep does the Monsoon Fairy-Wrasse live?
- The Monsoon Fairy-Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus hygroxerus) is typically found at 18–37 m.
- Is the Monsoon Fairy-Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Monsoon Fairy-Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Monsoon Fairy-Wrasse get?
- The Monsoon Fairy-Wrasse grows to about 5.6 cm.