Cirrhilabrus blatteus Springer & Randall, 1974
Purple-boned wrasse
Cirrhilabrus blatteus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 40 - 50 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found 1-2 m above rock and coral bottoms and feeds on zooplankton. Males territorial and haremic.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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