Cirrhilabrus lanceolatus Randall & Masuda, 1991
Long-tailed wrasse
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae
Max. size:  8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 42 - 60 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan and the Philippines. Photographed from Palau.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9
Biology:  Occurs along steep seaward reefs (Ref. 37816). Specimens collected at 42 and 60 m (Ref. 1692).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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