Rose-veiled fairy wrasse: New rainbow-colored fish species discovered in Maldives' twilight zone
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Ashley Strickland
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
A newly discovered species of fish called the rose-veiled fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa) has been found in the ocean's "twilight zone" at depths of 131-229 feet beneath the waves surrounding the Maldives. The colorful fish represents a new scientific discovery in the mesophotic coral ecosystems of the region.
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Say hello to the rose-veiled fairy wrasse, a colorful species of fish that's new to science.
The fish, which bears the scientific name Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa, was found living at depths ranging from 131 to 229 feet (40 to 70 meters) beneath the ocean.
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