Cigar Wrasse
Cheilio inermis
- Habitat
- Seagrass
- Max size
- 50 cm
- Depth
- 0-10 m
- Family
- Labridae
The cigar wrasse, Cheilio inermis, is a species of wrasse native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are usually about 10cm in length, with some rare reports of cigar wrasses growing to be 50 cm. They have a long cylindrical, eel-like body shape referred to as anguilliform and have elongated dorsal and anal fins. They are often seen off the coast of Australia, the eastern seaboard of Africa, and India. They are primarily observed in, and occupy, reef habitats. Their coloration can vary widely to include yellow, brown, white, black, red, and stripes of all colors. Juvenile cigar wrasses have the same coloration as adults, but tend to have more pronounced stripes. It is unknown whether there is a difference in appearance between the female and the male.
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