Pink flasher (Paracheilinus carpenteri)

Scientific name: Paracheilinus carpenteri Randall & Lubbock, 1981

The Pink flasher (Paracheilinus carpenteri) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F).

Pink flasher care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. In males, color is generally orange (yellow- or red-orange); lower fourth of head and body pale yellow; 2-4 dorsal soft rays prolonged (every other ray beginning with first). Males larger and more colorful than females; color of males intensify during courtship. Female specimens light red, pale white ventrally. Median predorsal scales 4-6. Penultimate dorsal soft ray of males 1.8-2.2 in HL; two short dark stripes beneath pectoral fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Paracheilinus carpenteri
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Depth range: 27–45 m (89–148 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 27 - 45 m, usually 27 - 45 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Philippines, north to Taiwan and Iriomotejima, south to northern Bali and Flores. Recently recorded from Tonga. Replaced by Paracheilinus mccoskeri in the Indian Ocean.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)