Johnson's Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus johnsoni
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 18–28 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse drifts a metre or two above dense algal beds in deep lagoons, picking zooplankton from the water. It keeps to a narrow band of depth, mostly between eighteen and twenty eight metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277847.
FAQ
- How deep does the Johnson's Wrasse live?
- The Johnson's Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus johnsoni) is typically found at 18–28 m.
- Is the Johnson's Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Johnson's Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Johnson's Wrasse get?
- The Johnson's Wrasse grows to about 6 cm.