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).
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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. katoi
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Etymology
editThe specific name honours Shoichi Kato, who collected the type specimen.[2]
Description
editIt 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cirrhilabrus katoi". FishBase. August 2019 version.
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