Western blue devil (Paraplesiops sinclairi)

Scientific name: Paraplesiops sinclairi Hutchins, 1987

The Western blue devil (Paraplesiops sinclairi) is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, known only from southwestern Australia.

Biology

Adults inhabit rocky reefs. Shy and probably nocturnal species. Eggs are guarded by the male parent. Minimum depth from.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraplesiops sinclairi
Family
Plesiopidae (Roundheads)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
22.0
Depth range
24–30 m (79–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 24 - 30 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from southwestern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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