Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Indian Ocean. Endemic to the Red Sea.
Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits muddy and silty areas in protected lagoons and usually found at depths between 3 – 85 feet (1 – 25 m) where it feeds upon benthic invertebrates and live corals.
General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.
Taxonomy: ul>
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Suborder: Tetraodontoidei
Family: Monacanthidae
Genus: Paraluteres
FYI: Shown here for identification only, yet should it become available, care is similar to others in this genus.