Whitespotted longfin (Plesiops nigricans)

Scientific name: Plesiops nigricans R?ppell, 1828

The Whitespotted longfin (Plesiops nigricans) is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, apparently restricted to the waters of Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.

Whitespotted longfin care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Adults inhabit coral reefs. they hide in holes during the day. Eggs are guarded by the male parent.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Plesiops nigricans
Family: Plesiopidae (Roundheads)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 17.0
Depth range: 5–30 m (16–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 30 m, usually 5 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: apparently restricted to the waters of Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)