The Adorned fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus adornatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The adorned fairy wrasse is a small, colourful wrasse (Labridae) from the eastern Indian Ocean, off Sumatra. The species grows to about 6 cm; males are bright red to purple-pink with yellow tones and flush even brighter in courtship, while females are plainer. As a reef-dweller it hovers above coral rubble and slopes and picks small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans and is loved in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Adorned fairy wrasse?
The Adorned fairy wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Adorned fairy wrasse live?
The Adorned fairy wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Adorned fairy wrasse get?
The Adorned fairy wrasse grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Adorned fairy wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Adorned fairy wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cirrhilabrus
More from the family Labridae
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