Walton's Flasherwrasse
Paracheilinus walton
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–45 m
- Max size: 4.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males flare their fins and flash bright colour to court females over flat coral and Halimeda algae on reef slopes around forty metres down. Each group holds one to three males and up to twenty females, and the whole display lasts only minutes around dusk.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Paracheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 390236.
FAQ
- How deep does the Walton's Flasherwrasse live?
- The Walton's Flasherwrasse (Paracheilinus walton) is typically found at 18–45 m.
- Is the Walton's Flasherwrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Walton's Flasherwrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Walton's Flasherwrasse get?
- The Walton's Flasherwrasse grows to about 4.1 cm.