Paracheilinus Piscilineatus
📖 Overview
Paracheilinus Piscilineatus (Paracheilinus piscilineatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. Median predorsal scales 5; horizontal scale rows on cheek below eye 2; caudal fin truncate to slightly emarginate; pelvic fins short, 1.65-1.8 in HL. Orangish to reddish brown in life, shading to pale yellow ventrally, with three longitudinal blue bands (one from eye following lateral line to upper base of caudal fin, the second from lower pectoral-fin base to caudal fin base just below lateral line, and the third from side of snout to anus); dorsal fin yellow with a large red area on last five membranes and two rows of blue spots.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paracheilinus Piscilineatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paracheilinus Piscilineatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 35 m . Tropical known only from Mauritius.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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