The Johnson's fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus johnsoni) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Johnson's fairy wrasse is a fairy wrasse (Labridae) from reef water of the central Pacific, around the Marshall Islands. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, bright red-pink body 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 Johnson's fairy wrasse?
The Johnson's fairy wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Johnson's fairy wrasse live?
The Johnson's fairy wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Johnson's fairy wrasse get?
The Johnson's fairy wrasse grows to a maximum of about 6 cm. On average the species is around 5 cm.
Is the Johnson's fairy wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Johnson's fairy wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cirrhilabrus
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