Alison's Blue Devil
Paraplesiops alisonae
- Group: Other
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A blue devil of inshore reefs, it stays close to ledges and caves and keeps to the bottom. The male guards the egg mass until the young hatch, and adults reach about 15 cm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Paraplesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282085.
FAQ
- Is the Alison's Blue Devil dangerous to divers?
- The Alison's Blue Devil is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Alison's Blue Devil get?
- The Alison's Blue Devil grows to about 15 cm.