Sunset Fairy-Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus greeni
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 18–40 m
- Max size: 4.7 cm
- For divers: safe
Males of this sunset coloured fairy wrasse display over sloping rubble bottoms scattered with low rock and coral, between about eighteen and forty metres. It shares this ground with several related fairy wrasses, including its close cousin the monsoon fairy wrasse.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376190.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sunset Fairy-Wrasse live?
- The Sunset Fairy-Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus greeni) is typically found at 18–40 m.
- Is the Sunset Fairy-Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Sunset Fairy-Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sunset Fairy-Wrasse get?
- The Sunset Fairy-Wrasse grows to about 4.7 cm.