Labridae

Mutant wrasse

Cirrhilabrus apterygia

Eight Centimeters Wrasse of Australian Waters

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Oceania
• Small
• Tropical fish

The mutant wrasse (Cirrhilabrus apterygia), also known as Connie's wrasse, is a species of wrasse only known to occur in Australia's Rowley Shoals at depths from 30 to 40 m (100 to 130 ft). This species grows to a total length of 8 cm (3.1 in). This species is sometimes classified in the monotypic genus Conniella.