Flame Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus jordani
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 5–186 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males of this flame coloured wrasse gather in aggregations at the base of drop offs, feeding on zooplankton a metre or two above the bottom. It lives on seaward reefs and can be found from shallow water down into deeper slopes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277848.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flame Wrasse live?
- The Flame Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus jordani) is typically found at 5–186 m.
- Is the Flame Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Flame Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flame Wrasse get?
- The Flame Wrasse grows to about 10 cm.