Cirrhilabrus blatteus
| Cirrhilabrus blatteus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Cirrhilabrus |
| Species: | C. blatteus
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| Binomial name | |
| Cirrhilabrus blatteus V. G. Springer & J. E. Randall, 1974
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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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "ADW: Cirrhilabrus: CLASSIFICATION". animaldiversity.org. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ "Cirrhilabrus blatteus Purple-boned wrasse". www.reeflex.net. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ T.Y.K, Lemon (2016-04-08). "Epithet etymology: The Purple-boned Fairy Wrasse". Reefs.com. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ "A closer look at the extremely elusive Cirrhilabrus blatteus". Reef Builders | The Reef and Marine Aquarium Blog. 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Cirrhilabrus blatteus" in FishBase. August 2019 version.