Blue devil (Paraplesiops meleagris)

Scientific name: Paraplesiops meleagris Peters, 1869

The Blue devil (Paraplesiops meleagris) is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Australia and South Australia.

Blue devil care at a glance

Temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F)

Biology

Adults occur in the vicinity of rocky reefs and caves, in comparatively shallow water. Eggs are guarded by the male parent. Flesh is quite palatable.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Paraplesiops meleagris
Family: Plesiopidae (Roundheads)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 33.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 15 - 25 m
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia and South Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)