Mutant wrasse
| Mutant wrasse | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Cirrhilabrus |
| Species: | C. apterygia |
| Binomial name | |
| Cirrhilabrus apterygia (G. R. Allen, 1983) | |
| Synonyms | |
| Conniella apterygia | |
The mutant wrasse (Cirrhilabrus apterygia), also known as Connie's wrasse,[2] is a species of wrasse only known to occur in Australia's Rowley Shoals at depths from 30 to 40 m (100 to 130 ft). This species grows to a total length of 8 cm (3.1 in). This species is sometimes classified in the monotypic genus Conniella.[3][1] This unusual wrasse lacks pelvic fins and the males have a long, pointed tail.[2]
References
- ^ a b Russell, B.; Pollard, D. (2010). "Conniella apterygia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187425A8532529. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187425A8532529.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Dianne J. Bray. "Connie's Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus apterygia (Allen 1983)". Fishes of Australia. Museums Victoria. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Conniella apterygia". FishBase. August 2013 version.