The Joan's fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus joanallenae) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Joan's fairy wrasse is a fairy wrasse (Labridae) from reef water of the eastern Indian Ocean. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, blue body with red and yellow tints body; courting males colour up spectacularly. As a plankton feeder it hovers in loose schools above coral and rubble slopes and snaps at small zooplankton. Like many wrasses a female can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Joan's fairy wrasse?
The Joan's fairy wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Joan's fairy wrasse live?
The Joan's fairy wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Joan's fairy wrasse get?
The Joan's fairy wrasse grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Joan's fairy wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Joan's fairy wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cirrhilabrus
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