The Tono's fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus tonozukai) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Tono's fairy wrasse is a small, colourful fairy wrasse (Labridae) from the western Pacific, around Indonesia. The species grows to about 7 cm; dominant males are brightly coloured and flush in courtship, while females are plainer. Males are red-orange with a white belly and blue accents. As a reef-dweller it hovers in groups above coral-rubble slopes and picks small zooplankton. It changes sex. The fish is harmless to humans and is prized in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tono's fairy wrasse?
The Tono's fairy wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Tono's fairy wrasse live?
The Tono's fairy wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Tono's fairy wrasse get?
The Tono's fairy wrasse grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Tono's fairy wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Tono's fairy wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cirrhilabrus
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