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Cirrhilabrus blatteus Springer & Randall, 1974 Purple-boned wrasse |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||