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Paracheilinus

Paracheilinus bellae

Randall, 1988

Bell's Flasher Wrasse

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Western Central Pacific Ocean: Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.

Size: 3 inches (6 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits dense algal beds in deep lagoons and usually found at depths between 65 – 100 feet (20 – 30 m) where it feeds on zooplankton.

General Husbandry: Not purposely collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Labridae

    Genus: Paracheilinus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Paracheilinus bellae (Bell's Flasher Wrasse)
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