Diagnostic Description
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Males appear much larger and has large dorsal and anal fins that are bright red and spread during display. It has red ventral fins with extremely long filaments (Ref. 48636).
Life Cycle
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Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs over rubble or low patch reefs in areas of current. Feeds on zooplankton in the water column.
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- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Occurs over rubble or low patch reefs in areas of current. Occurs in small groups, each with a single male dominating (Ref. 48636). Feeds on zooplankton in the water column. Collected using rotenone.
Redfin wrasse: Brief Summary
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The redfin wrasse, Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis, is a species of wrasse native to the coral reefs of Indonesia and Philippines. It occurs at depths from 2 to 40 m (6.6 to 131.2 ft). This species can reach a total length of 9.1 cm (3.6 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.
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