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Cirrhilabrus Pylei
''Cirrhilabrus pylei'', commonly called the blue-margin fairy-wrasse or Pyle's wrasse, is a species of fairy wrasse. It can be found in depths of in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; reports from the Philippines is due to confusion with ''Cirrhilabrus briangreenei, C. briangreenei''. ''C. pylei'' can be kept in aquariums and is known for its peaceful temperament. The fish has also been known to jump from Aquarium, tanks. Description ''C. pylei'' has a typical adult length of . The species has 11 dorsal spines, nine dorsal soft rays, 3 anal spines, and 9 anal soft rays. The species has a coloration of Peach (color), peach to Salmon (color), salmon. Until 2020, it was commonly confused with ''Cirrhilabrus briangreenei, C. briangreenei'' of the Philippines; the most distinct differences are that adult males of ''C. briangreenei'' have a large blackish spot on the dorsal fin and a blackish tip of the tail, which are lacking in ''C. pylei''. Behavior The s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cirrhilabrus Briangreenei
''Cirrhilabrus briangreenei'', the Latigo fairy wrasse, is a species of wrasse that lives at mesophotic reef and rubble patches at depths of in the Philippines (reports from elsewhere are likely due to confusion with the similar ''Cirrhilabrus pylei, C. pylei''). It was known for several years in the marine aquarium trade before its scientific species description in 2020. Based on a small number of measured Zoological specimen, specimens, it is up to about in standard length. In an aquarium setting, it will feed on amphipods, brine shrimps, copepods, ''Cyclops (copepod), Cyclops'', ''Daphnia'', fish larvae, invertebrates, lobster eggs and zooplankton. Etymology ''Cirrhilabrus briangreenei'' is named in honor of Brian D. Greene, who in addition to collecting the type specimen, has contributed extensively towards the study and exploration of coral reef diversity through deep technical diving. To be treated as a noun in apposition. The common name "latigo" is Tagalog language, Taga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |