Red Sea eightline flasher (Paracheilinus octotaenia)

Scientific name: Paracheilinus octotaenia Fourmanoir, 1955

The Red Sea eightline flasher (Paracheilinus octotaenia) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea.

Red Sea eightline flasher care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

No dorsal soft rays prolonged; adults with eight continuous narrow dark stripes on body (preserved juveniles with only about four upper stripes); caudal fin rounded.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Paracheilinus octotaenia
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 5 - 45 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
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.)