| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 43 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. Species complex with Cirrhilabrus rubeus and C. africanus. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits fringing reefs, over coral or rubble bottoms (Ref. 9710). Feeds on zooplankton in the water column (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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