Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 40–70 m
- Max size: 7.7 cm
- For divers: safe
The rose veiled fairy wrasse lives deep in dimly lit mesophotic reefs, mostly between about 40 and 70 metres and likely deeper still. Like its relatives it favours rubble bottoms strewn with loose coral, and the males carry rosy veil like fins that give it its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1567659.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse live?
- The Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa) is typically found at 40–70 m.
- Is the Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse get?
- The Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse grows to about 7.7 cm.