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Paracheilinus Nursalim
''Paracheilinus'' is a genus of flasher wrasses, native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 20 recognized species in this genus: * ''Paracheilinus alfiani'' Gerald R. Allen, G. R. Allen, Mark van Nydeck Erdmann, Erdmann & Ni Luh Astria Yusmalinda, Yusmalinda, 2016 * ''Paracheilinus amanda'' Tea & Walsh 2023 (Amanda's flasher wrasse) * ''Paracheilinus angulatus'' John Ernest Randall, J. E. Randall & Hugh Roger Lubbock, Lubbock, 1981 (Angular flasherwrasse) * ''Paracheilinus attenuatus'' John Ernest Randall, J. E. Randall, 1999 * ''Paracheilinus bellae'' John Ernest Randall, J. E. Randall, 1988 (Bell's flasherwrasse) * ''Paracheilinus carpenteri'' John Ernest Randall, J. E. Randall & Hugh Roger Lubbock, Lubbock, 1981 (Pink flasherwrasse) * ''Paracheilinus cyaneus'' Rudie Hermann Kuiter, Kuiter & Gerald R. Allen, G. R. Allen, 1999 (Blue flasherwrasse) * ''Paracheilinus filamentosus'' Gerald R. Allen, G. R. Allen, 1974 (Filamentous flasherw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paracheilinus Carpenteri
The Carpenter's flasher wrasse (''Paracheilinus carpenteri'') is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific Ocean. It can be found on reefs at depths from . This species can reach fish measurement, in standard length. It can be found in the aquarium trade. As with other members of this genus, the "flashing" mating behaviour involves short, quick dashes through the water column by the male whilst concomitantly flaring its fins and intensifying in colour in the presence of females - this behaviour commonly takes place starting from a secure place near reef rocks or the sand bed, "flashing" in the water column, and then returning to the point of origination; this display is thought to attract females and/or stimulate mating. Flashing is much less common in the absence of females, and is considered very visually desirable by many aquarists. Etymology The species is named in honor of Dr. Kent E. Carpenter of Old Dominion University, who was the principal collector of the ty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |