Dusky Fairy-Warsse
Cirrhilabrus brunneus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–60 m
- Max size: 4.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This dusky fairy wrasse keeps to steep slopes that begin in deep water, gathering along the upper lip of vertical drop offs. About ten were first found at forty metres on a gently sloping rubble bottom, between roughly thirty and sixty metres down.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398567.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Fairy-Warsse live?
- The Dusky Fairy-Warsse (Cirrhilabrus brunneus) is typically found at 30–60 m.
- Is the Dusky Fairy-Warsse dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Fairy-Warsse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Fairy-Warsse get?
- The Dusky Fairy-Warsse grows to about 4.4 cm.