Sailfin Fairy-Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus marinda
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 25–40 m
- Max size: 4.6 cm
- For divers: safe
Males of this fairy wrasse gather over flat and gently sloping bottoms of mixed Halimeda sand and rubble on exposed outer reefs swept by strong currents. Common at Ayau Atoll, it forms groups of ten to twenty fish, most of them still in their initial female phase.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1369110.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sailfin Fairy-Wrasse live?
- The Sailfin Fairy-Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus marinda) is typically found at 25–40 m.
- Is the Sailfin Fairy-Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Sailfin Fairy-Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sailfin Fairy-Wrasse get?
- The Sailfin Fairy-Wrasse grows to about 4.6 cm.