Conde's Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus condei
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
Cirrhilabrus condei are fairy wrasse which is also known as Conde's wrasse. They originate from the shallow rubble flats of Melanesia. The Conde's fairy wrasse is very peaceful; they are red alone black with a white belly. Female Conde's wrasse are red with a pale stripe along the lower rear, a black dorsal fin, a pale stripe with a white lower body, and a red anal fin. Males are similar with more intense coloration. The life cycle and mating behavior of Cirrhilabrus condei distinct pairing during breeding. Unlike other wrasses, they raise the front 2/3 of their dorsal fins and sometimes colors may vary depending on the fish's mood, breeding timeframe, and age of the specimen.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Labriformes
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Cirrhilabrus