Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Cirrhilabrus Higher classification Cirrhilabrus | Phylum Chordata Family Labridae Scientific name Cirrhilabrus filamentosus Rank Species | |
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Similar Cirrhilabrus, Wrasse, Orangeback fairy‑wrasse, Lubbock's wrasse, Exquisite wrasse | ||
Cirrhilabrus filamentosus whip fin wrasse
The whip-fin wrasse (so named for the long filament extending from the top of the dorsal fin), Cirrhilabrus filamentosus, is a species of wrasse endemic to Indonesia, where it is only known from the waters of the Java Sea. This species inhabits reefs and can be found at depths from 10 to 35 m (33 to 115 ft). It can reach 8 cm (3.1 in) in total length.
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