Marjorie's wrasse
Species of fish
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Marjorie's wrasse (Cirrhilabrus marjorie) is a species of wrasse native to the coral reefs of the Fiji. This species can reach a standard length of 5.8 cm (2.3 in). It can be found at depths from 20 to 50 m (66 to 164 ft), most often between 30 and 36 m (98 and 118 ft).[2] The specific name honours Marjorie Awai, the Curator of the Florida Aquarium, and who was formerly a Curatorial Assistant in the ichthyology Department at the Bishop Museum in Hawaii.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Cirrhilabrus |
| Species: | C. marjorie |
| Binomial name | |
| Cirrhilabrus marjorie | |
