The Redeye fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Redeye fairy wrasse is a small, colourful fairy wrasse (Labridae) from the western Pacific, around Indonesia. The species grows to about 11 cm; dominant males are brightly coloured and flush in courtship, while females are plainer. Males are blue to purple with a red eye region and a yellow throat. As a reef-dweller it hovers in groups above coral-rubble slopes and picks small zooplankton. It changes sex. The fish is harmless to humans and is prized in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Redeye fairy wrasse?
The Redeye fairy wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Redeye fairy wrasse live?
The Redeye fairy wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Redeye fairy wrasse get?
The Redeye fairy wrasse grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Redeye fairy wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Redeye fairy wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cirrhilabrus
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