Beau's wrasse
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| Beau's wrasse | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Cirrhilabrus |
| Species: | C. beauperryi
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| Cirrhilabrus beauperryi | |
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]
Etymology
[edit]The specific name honours Beau Perry, the son of Claire and Noel Perry who support Conservation International,[2]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cirrhilabrus beauperryi". FishBase.
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