THE ORANGE BACK FAIRY WRASSE
THE ORANGE BACK FAIRY WRASSE The Orange Back Fairy-Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis , is a species of Wrasse endemic to the Pacific waters of Indonesia. It inhabits coral reefs and can be found at depths from 10 to 25 m. This species can reach a total length of 10 cm. The Orange Back Fairy Wrasses are like many Wrasses in the way that they live in harems of many females in a group with only one male. The male is the dominant fish with the stronger colours and traits. There have been no small males that have been recorded so it is believed that all Orange Back Fairy Wrasses begin as females and then some females transform into males. The Cirrhilabrus species eats mainly Zooplankton. They have a pair of teeth in the front and a set of teeth wrapped around the side which is used to break down their food. Orange Back Fairy Wrasses are found in shallow waters mainly ranging from 10 to 75 feet but can also be found in deeper waters. When the Fairy Wrasses remain in deeper dept...