Cirrhilabrus brunneus or the dusky fairy wrasse[1] is a species of fairy wrasse native to the coasts off Borneo. It can be found at depths of 40–50 meters.[2]
The fish can grow to a length of 4.4 centimeters. It has 11 dorsal spines, nine dorsal soft rays, 3 anal spines, and 9 anal soft rays.[3] Males are brown or bronze. The fish also has 15 pectoral rays and two horizontal scale rows are present under the eyes.