Mutant Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus apterygia
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 30–40 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A fairy wrasse of steep outer reef slopes, it lives over rubble dotted with live coral between about 30 and 40 metres. It is known from a restricted range and is currently listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1548323.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mutant Wrasse live?
- The Mutant Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus apterygia) is typically found at 30–40 m.
- Is the Mutant Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Mutant Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mutant Wrasse get?
- The Mutant Wrasse grows to about 8 cm.