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Cirrhilabrus jordani Snyder, 1904 Flame wrasse |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cirrhilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 186 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: found in the Hawaiian Islands. Strays found in Johnston Atoll (Ref. 9710). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits seaward reefs, in aggregations above at base of drop-offs (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on zooplankton 1-2 m above the bottom (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth from Ref. 27115. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||