The Morrison's fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus morrisoni) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Morrison's fairy wrasse is a fairy wrasse (Labridae) from reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, orange-pink with blue lines body; courting males light up spectacularly and spread their fins. As a day-active fish it hovers in small groups above coral and rubble slopes and snaps at small zooplankton in the current. Like many wrasses a female can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Morrison's fairy wrasse?
The Morrison's fairy wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Morrison's fairy wrasse live?
The Morrison's fairy wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Morrison's fairy wrasse get?
The Morrison's fairy wrasse grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Morrison's fairy wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Morrison's fairy wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cirrhilabrus
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