Pintail Fairy-Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus isosceles
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 24–60 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
This fairy wrasse keeps to flat or gently sloping bottoms scattered with low rock and coral outcrops. It ranges deeper than many of its relatives, between about twenty four and sixty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043639.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pintail Fairy-Wrasse live?
- The Pintail Fairy-Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus isosceles) is typically found at 24–60 m.
- Is the Pintail Fairy-Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Pintail Fairy-Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pintail Fairy-Wrasse get?
- The Pintail Fairy-Wrasse grows to about 10 cm.