Rhomboid Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 40–100 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A fairy wrasse of steep outer reef slopes near sand and rubble, it lives deep, between about 40 and 100 metres. It feeds on zooplankton picked from the water column above the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277863.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rhomboid Wrasse live?
- The Rhomboid Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis) is typically found at 40–100 m.
- Is the Rhomboid Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Rhomboid Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rhomboid Wrasse get?
- The Rhomboid Wrasse grows to about 8.5 cm.