Cirrhilabrus earleiis a captivating species of fairy wrasse found in the Western Central Pacific, specifically inPalau andMicronesia. Discovered in 2001 by John Randall and Richard Pyle, these enchanting fish inhabit the twilight reefs of Palau and theMajuro Atollin the Marshall Islands. Their preferred depth range is60–92 meters, and they measure approximately 3inches in standard length.
Male Cirrhilabrus earleiare adorned with sword-shaped tails, while the tiny female species exhibit similar colors as the males, stimulating the males during the nuptial process. These fairy wrasses are truly a wonder of the deep sea!
