Redtail Flasherwrasse
Paracheilinus rubricaudalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–46 m
- Max size: 5.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males of this flasherwrasse light up over rubble bottoms on outer reef slopes, courting in small mixed groups where females outnumber the males. They keep between roughly fifteen and forty six metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Paracheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278288.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redtail Flasherwrasse live?
- The Redtail Flasherwrasse (Paracheilinus rubricaudalis) is typically found at 15–46 m.
- Is the Redtail Flasherwrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Redtail Flasherwrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redtail Flasherwrasse get?
- The Redtail Flasherwrasse grows to about 5.6 cm.