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Cirrhilabrus katoi

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Cirrhilabrus katoi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Cirrhilabrus
Species:
C. katoi
Binomial name
Cirrhilabrus katoi
Senou & Hirata, 2000

Cirrhilabrus katoi is a species of wrasse native to Japan. It is found in groups at depths from 20 to 40 m (66 to 131 ft).

Etymology

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The specific name honours Shoichi Kato, who collected the type specimen.[2]

Description

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It has been described as having 11 total dorsal spines and 25 vertebrae. It can reach a standard length of 7.5 cm (3.0 in).

References

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  1. ^ Rocha, L. (2010). "Cirrhilabrus katoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187708A8608113. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187708A8608113.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cirrhilabrus katoi". FishBase. August 2019 version.