Beau's wrasse (Cirrhilabrus beauperryi) is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific Ocean. This species can reach a standard length of 8.5 cm (3.3 in). It can be found at depths from 5 to 32 m (16 to 105 ft), most often between 6 and 12 m (20 and 39 ft).[2] Its coloration varies, ranging from light blue to pink. It can be found in the aquarium trade.[1]

Beau's wrasse
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Cirrhilabrus
Species:
C. beauperryi
Binomial name
Cirrhilabrus beauperryi
Allen, Drew & Barber, 2008

Etymology edit

The specific name honours Beau Perry, the son of Claire and Noel Perry who support Conservation International,[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Rocha, L. (2010). "Cirrhilabrus beauperryi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187742A8618065. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187742A8618065.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Cirrhilabrus beauperryi" in FishBase. April 2006 version.