Deepwater Wrasse

Color when preserved pale; males with a broad black submarginal band in dorsal and caudal fins (absent from middle of dorsal fin in large individuals). Lateral line interrupted: pored scales 16-17 + 5 + 1 posterior to caudal-fin base. Median predorsal scales 5. Horizontal scale rows on cheek below eye 2. Eyes large, orbit diameter 3.05-1 in HL. Tongue short and rounded, upper surface with small papillae (Ref. 44203).

Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25

Benthic species which inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

The deepwater wrasse, Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus, is a species of wrasse native to the Pacific Ocean. It inhabits coral reefs and it can be found at depths from 60 to 217 m (197 to 712 ft). This species can reach a standard length of 7.6 cm (3.0 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.