Whip-Fin Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus filamentosus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 10–35 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This wrasse turns up on deep coastal slopes and in shallow muddy estuaries alike, feeding on zooplankton above the bottom. Usually in small groups of a single big male with females and juveniles, the displaying male can flip from plain to nuptial colour and back in seconds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277844.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whip-Fin Wrasse live?
- The Whip-Fin Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus filamentosus) is typically found at 10–35 m.
- Is the Whip-Fin Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Whip-Fin Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whip-Fin Wrasse get?
- The Whip-Fin Wrasse grows to about 8 cm.