Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Cirrhilabrus Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Labridae Higher classification Cirrhilabrus | |
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Scientific name Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis Similar Cirrhilabrus, Wrasse, Exquisite wrasse, Blueside wrasse, Rosy‑scales fairy‑wrasse | ||
The social wrasse, Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis, is a species of wrasse from the western Indian Ocean from the Red Sea to South Africa, though questionable claims have been made for its occurrence out to the western Pacific. It inhabits coral reefs at depths of 3 to 43 m (9.8 to 141.1 ft). This species can reach a total length of 7.5 cm (3.0 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.
There is another species referred to as the social wrasse, Holichoeres socialis, found only in the Pelican Keys in Belize. It is critically endangered.
References
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