McCosker's flasher (Paracheilinus mccoskeri)

Scientific name: Paracheilinus mccoskeri Randall & Harmelin-Vivien, 1977

The McCosker's flasher (Paracheilinus mccoskeri) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, western Indian Ocean to Fiji. Questionable record from Indonesia.

McCosker's flasher care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Only the first dorsal soft ray prolonged in adults; penultimate dorsal soft ray of males 1.6-2.0 in HL; a single short dark stripe beneath pectoral fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Paracheilinus mccoskeri
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 5 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: western Indian Ocean to Fiji. Questionable record from Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)