Conniella

Mutant wrasse

Mutant wrasse

Species of fish

The mutant wrasse (Conniella apterygia), also known as Connie's wrasse,[2] is a species of wrasse only known to occur in Australia's Rowley Shoals at depths from 30 to 40 m (98 to 131 ft). This species grows to a total length of 8 cm (3.1 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.[3] This unusual wrasse lacks pelvic fins and the males have a long, pointed tail.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Russell, B.; Pollard, D. (2010). "Conniella apterygia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187425A8532529. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187425A8532529.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Dianne J. Bray. "Conniella apterygia". Fishes of Australia. Museums Victoria. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  3. [3]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Conniella apterygia" in FishBase. August 2013 version.


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