Hooded Fairy Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus efatensis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 30–60 m
- Max size: 6.9 cm
- For divers: safe
Males of this fairy wrasse court over gently sloping bottoms scattered with low rock and rubble, between about thirty and sixty metres. As in its relatives, the boldest fish is a sex changed male leading a harem of females.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376189.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hooded Fairy Wrasse live?
- The Hooded Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus efatensis) is typically found at 30–60 m.
- Is the Hooded Fairy Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Hooded Fairy Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hooded Fairy Wrasse get?
- The Hooded Fairy Wrasse grows to about 6.9 cm.