Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 6–40 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This fairy wrasse shelters among finely branching corals on protected coral and rubble slopes, gathering in loose aggregations. The males show off bright yellow fins as they court between about six and forty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277845.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse live?
- The Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis) is typically found at 6–40 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse get?
- The Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse grows to about 6.5 cm.