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Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Found in areas with strong current (Ref. 41654).
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Randall, J.E. and R.L. Pyle 2001 Three new species of labrid fishes of the genus Cirrhilabrus from islands of the tropical Pacific. Aqua 4(3):89-98. (Ref. 41654)
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Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: known only from off Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
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Range Description
This species is known only off Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25
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Size
Max. size
8.4 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 41654)); 7.28 cm SL (female)
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Diagnostic Description
Dorsal fin with progressively longer spines; interspinous membranes of dorsal fin of males not reaching above spine tips; caudal fin rounded; pelvic fin of male 3.0 in SL, of female 4.6 in SL; male yellowish dorsally, shading on side to pale lavender-pink; head dusky yellow with purple bands; dorsal fin mainly orange-red with a violet band at base and a narrow dark red margin on spinous and anterior soft portion of fin; caudal fin red with broad distal yellow border containing a submarginal dusky zone in central part; female orange-pink, head suffused with yellow dorsally; a purple band from corner of mouth to upper end of gill opening, then continuing ventrally on edge of opercle; dorsal fin yellow; caudal fin orange, shading outwardly to yellow.
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Randall, J.E. and R.L. Pyle 2001 Three new species of labrid fishes of the genus Cirrhilabrus from islands of the tropical Pacific. Aqua 4(3):89-98. (Ref. 41654)
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Type Information
Paratype for Cirrhilabrus claire Randall & Pyle
Catalog Number: USNM 361529
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): C. Boyle
Year Collected: 1990
Locality: Cook Islands: Rarotonga, NW side off Edgewater Resort, sloping bottom with rubble patches, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 92 to 92
Catalog Number: USNM 361529
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): C. Boyle
Year Collected: 1990
Locality: Cook Islands: Rarotonga, NW side off Edgewater Resort, sloping bottom with rubble patches, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 92 to 92
- Paratype: Randall, J. E. & Pyle, R. L. 2001. Aqua: Journal of Ichthyology and Aquatic Biology. 4 (3): 90, fig. 1.
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
reef-associated; marine; depth range 55 - 100 m (Ref. 41654)
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Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
This species is found on reef and rubble from 55-100 m, often in areas with strong current.
Systems
- Marine
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Conservation
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
LC
Least Concern
Red List Criteria
Version
3.1
Year Assessed
2010
Assessor/s
Rocha, L.
Reviewer/s
Craig, M.T. & Carpenter, K.E.
Contributor/s
Justification
This species is common in deep reefs in Rarotonga. Even though this species is commercialized in the aquarium trade, it is not commonly traded and does not reach a very high value. It is listed as Least Concern
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Trends
Population
Population
Population Trend
Currently, population size or trends have not been assessed, although it is considered common on deep reefs. This species is not present in FAO global production estimates.
Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats
Least Concern (LC)
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
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Major Threats
There are no known major threats to this species. It is exploited in the aquarium trade, although it is not commonly traded.
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Management
Conservation Actions
Conservation Actions
There are no known species specific conservation measures for this species.
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