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Cirrhilabrus blatteus

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Cirrhilabrus blatteus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Cirrhilabrus
Species:
C. blatteus
Binomial name
Cirrhilabrus blatteus

Cirrhilabrus blatteus or the purple-boned wrasse[2] is a species of fairy wrasse native to the coasts of Egypt, Eritrea, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Yemen in the Gulf of Aqaba.[3] The species can be found at depths of 40 to 50 meters.

Etymology

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The species is named for its purple fins, as blatteus is Latin for the color purple. The fins are stained purple using alcohol, which makes it unique in its genus.[4] The fins are not purple when the fish are alive.

Description

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The species can grow up to 6.3 inches or 16 centimeters. Males are known for a purple stripe that runs down the length of the body.[5] The caudal fin is yellow. The species thrive in temperatures of 71.6–82.4 degrees Fahrenheit (22–28 degrees Celsius).

Biology

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Cirrhilabrus blatteus is found above rock and coral bottoms, usually within 1-2m of the substrate where it feeds on zooplankton. The males hold territories and guard herams of females.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Cheung, W.W.L.; Rocha, L. (2010). "Cirrhilabrus blatteus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187706A8607422. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187706A8607422.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "ADW: Cirrhilabrus: CLASSIFICATION". animaldiversity.org. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
  3. ^ "Cirrhilabrus blatteus Purple-boned wrasse". www.reeflex.net. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
  4. ^ T.Y.K, Lemon (2016-04-08). "Epithet etymology: The Purple-boned Fairy Wrasse". Reefs.com. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
  5. ^ "A closer look at the extremely elusive Cirrhilabrus blatteus". Reef Builders | The Reef and Marine Aquarium Blog. 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
  6. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cirrhilabrus blatteus". FishBase. August 2019 version.