Cirrhilabrus temminckii Bleeker, 1853
Threadfin wrasse
Cirrhilabrus temminckii
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae
Max. size:  9.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Sagami Bay, Japan to the Philippines and northern Australia (including Western Australia).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9
Biology:  Found over loose rubble in seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Forms aggregations to feed on zooplankton.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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