Western Blue Devil
Paraplesiops sinclairi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 24–30 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
A blue devil of southern rocky reefs, it shelters in caves and ledges and is shy and probably nocturnal. The male guards the eggs, and adults keep to a narrow band around twenty five metres deep.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Paraplesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282089.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western Blue Devil live?
- The Western Blue Devil (Paraplesiops sinclairi) is typically found at 24–30 m.
- Is the Western Blue Devil dangerous to divers?
- The Western Blue Devil is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Western Blue Devil get?
- The Western Blue Devil grows to about 22 cm.