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]

Mutant wrasse
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Conniella
G. R. Allen, 1983
Species:
C. apterygia
Binomial name
Conniella apterygia

References

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  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. ^ a b Dianne J. Bray. "Conniella apterygia". Fishes of Australia. Museums Victoria. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Conniella apterygia". FishBase. August 2013 version.