Cirrhilabrus shutmani Tea & Gill, 2017
Magma fairy wrasse

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae
Max. size:  5.57 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 50 - 70 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. This moderately elongated species is distinguished by the following characters: live colouration with the upper part of nape dusky red; dorsal and anal fin bright red with dusky markings; pelvic fins bright red, dusky, and unmarked; caudal fin bright yellow basally with distal half bright red (Ref. 116593).
Biology:  This species apparently inhabits steep slopes comprised mostly of volcanic rubble (Ref. 116593).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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