Pink flasher

Paracheilinus carpenteri

Data Deficient Wrasse of Philippine Waters

Pink
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Oceania
Southeast Asia
Fusiform
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

The Carpenter's flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus carpenteri) is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific Ocean. It can be found on reefs at depths from 27 to 45 m (89 to 148 ft). This species can reach 8 cm (3.1 in) in standard length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Unnamed Order
Family: Labridae
Genus: Paracheilinus
Maximum length: 8 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Pacific: Philippines, north to Taiwan and Iriomotejima, south to northern Bali and Flores (Ref. 37816 ). Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797 ). Replaced by Paracheilinus mccoskeri in the Indian Ocean (Ref. 37816 ).
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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