Beau's wrasse, ''Cirrhilabrus beauperryi'', is a

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wrasse The wrasses are a family, Labridae, of marine fish, many of which are brightly colored. The family is large and diverse, with over 600 species in 81 genera, which are divided into 9 subgroups or tribes. They are typically small, most of them ...

native to the western

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. This species can reach a

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length of . It can be found at depths from , most often between . Its coloration varies, ranging from light blue to pink. It can be found in the aquarium trade. The specific name honours Beau Perry, the son of Claire and Noel Perry who support

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Beau's wrasse Taxa named by Gerald R. Allen Fish described in 2008 {{Labridae-stub