Redfin Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis
- Common name
- Redfin Wrasse
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Cirrhilabrus
- Size
- 10–14 cm
- Depth
- 15–60 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, schooling, diurnal
- Ocean zones
- Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis reaches 14 cm. Wrasse (Labridae) endemic to Red Sea. Males: orange-red body, crimson ventral, red dorsal-anal fins. Females/juveniles: yellow-orange. Very fast swimmers, loose schools. Zooplanktivorous. Deep reefs 15-60 m. Spectacular sexual dimorphism. No threats = LC. Highly photogenic in technical diving.
Photo of Redfin Wrasse
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Redfin Wrasse?
- Redfin Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis) reaches 10–14 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Redfin Wrasse?
- Redfin Wrasse is found between 15–60 m deep.
- Is the Redfin Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Redfin Wrasse?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Redfin Wrasse?
- Found in: Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Cirrhilabrus
Other species in the family Labridae
- Labrus merula - Brown wrasse
- Bodianus rufus - Spanish hogfish
- Bodianus pulchellus - Cuban hogfish
- Halichoeres pictus - Rainbow wrasse
- Halichoeres cyanocephalus - Yellowcheek wrasse
- Sparisoma chrysopterum - Redtail parrotfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218953)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2383846)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia