Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Inhabits mixed coral, rubble, and sand slopes along the bases of steep protected seaward reefs (Ref. 37816).
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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
Western Pacific: Western Caroline Islands.
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Western Central Pacific: Palau.
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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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Range Description
This species is found in Palau and the Marshall 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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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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Size
Max. size
6.9 cm SL (male/unsexed; (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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Diagnostic Description
Median predorsal scales 4-5; horizontal rows of scales on cheeks 2; dorsal fin with progressively longer spines; interspinous membranes of dorsal fin of males not extending above spine tips; caudal fin rounded to rhomboid; pelvic fin short, 4.05-4.9 in SL. Color in life pale red, shading to pale yellow on abdomen, with deep red longitudinal lines on body following scale rows; head with two deep pink bands, one from upper lip passing over eye to origin of dorsal fin, the other from lower lip along mandible to corner or preopercle; operculum yellow; dorsal fin yellow anteriorly with a black spot on first membrane, spines red; rest of fin and caudal fin light red with deep red rays; pelvic fins yellow with red spines and rays.
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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 earlei Randall & Pyle
Catalog Number: USNM 361530
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): R. Pyle
Year Collected: 1997
Locality: Palau, Augulpelu Reef, W. Side, Shelf With Small Caves, Palau Islands, Palau, Caroline Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 92 to 92
Catalog Number: USNM 361530
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): R. Pyle
Year Collected: 1997
Locality: Palau, Augulpelu Reef, W. Side, Shelf With Small Caves, Palau Islands, Palau, Caroline Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 92 to 92
- Paratype: Randall, J. E. & Pyle, R. L. 2001. Aqua: Journal of Ichthyology and Aquatic Biology. 4 (3): 93, fig. 2.
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
reef-associated; marine; depth range 60 - 92 m (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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Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
This species inhabits reef and rubble from 55 to 92 m, including mixed coral, rubble, and sand slopes along the bases of steep protected seaward reefs.
Systems
- Marine
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Depth range based on 5 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 5 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 83.8 - 92
Temperature range (°C): 23.061 - 26.059
Nitrate (umol/L): 1.349 - 4.047
Salinity (PPS): 34.621 - 34.754
Oxygen (ml/l): 3.888 - 4.247
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.275 - 0.466
Silicate (umol/l): 3.048 - 4.910
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 83.8 - 92
Temperature range (°C): 23.061 - 26.059
Nitrate (umol/L): 1.349 - 4.047
Salinity (PPS): 34.621 - 34.754
Oxygen (ml/l): 3.888 - 4.247
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.275 - 0.466
Silicate (umol/l): 3.048 - 4.910
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Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 5 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 83.8 - 92
Temperature range (°C): 23.061 - 26.059
Nitrate (umol/L): 1.349 - 4.047
Salinity (PPS): 34.621 - 34.754
Oxygen (ml/l): 3.888 - 4.247
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.275 - 0.466
Silicate (umol/l): 3.048 - 4.910
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 83.8 - 92
Temperature range (°C): 23.061 - 26.059
Nitrate (umol/L): 1.349 - 4.047
Salinity (PPS): 34.621 - 34.754
Oxygen (ml/l): 3.888 - 4.247
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.275 - 0.466
Silicate (umol/l): 3.048 - 4.910
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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.
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Justification
This species is common in deep reefs in Palau and the Marshall Islands. 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
This species is common on slopes of rubble and sand bottoms. Currently, population size or trends have not been assessed. 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. However, this species may be protected in marine reserves in parts of its range.
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