Northern blue devil (Paraplesiops poweri)

Scientific name: Paraplesiops poweri Ogilby, 1908

The Northern blue devil (Paraplesiops poweri) is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–26°C (68–79°F). Native range: Southwest Pacific, Australia.

Northern blue devil care at a glance

Temperature: 20–26°C (68–79°F)

Biology

Adults are benthic species which occurs inshore. They inhabit coral reef and rock reef. Eggs are guarded by the male parent.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Paraplesiops poweri
Family: Plesiopidae (Roundheads)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.3
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 10 - 20 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Southwest Pacific: Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)