About this species
The mutant wrasse, also known as Connie's wrasse, is a species of wrasse only known to occur in Australia's Rowley Shoals at depths from 30 to 40 m. This species grows to a total length of 8 cm (3.1 in). This species is sometimes classified in the monotypic genus Conniella. This unusual wrasse lacks pelvic fins and the males have a long, pointed tail.
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Names and classification
- English
- Mutant Wrasse
Other scientific names: Coniella apterygia, Conniella apterygia
Similar species
Blue-scaled Fairy WrasseCirrhilabrus cyanopleura
Exquisite wrasseCirrhilabrus exquisitus
Black-finned WrasseCirrhilabrus punctatus
Scott's Fairy-wrasseCirrhilabrus scottorum
Peacock WrasseCirrhilabrus temminckii
- Blackstriped Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus katherinae
Sources and credits
Names and taxonomy: WoRMS (CC BY 4.0) and the GBIF Backbone (CC BY 4.0). Photos: iNaturalist observers, each under the licence shown (CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA).
- Descriptions: Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA, each linked to its article.
- Conservation status as published by GBIF (IUCN Red List).
- Species data updated November 1, 2026.
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