Cirrhilabrus melanomarginatus Randall & Shen, 1978 Blackfin fairy-warsse |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae | |||
Max. size: | 13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; depth range 6 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: southern Taiwan, Luzon (Philippines), and the Macclesfield Bank, South China Sea. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
Biology: | Usually occurs over rocky bottoms. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) , IUCN Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Known from Palawan (Ref. 90102). |
Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 10.03.93 |
Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 24.07.13 |