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Paracheilinus octotaenia Fourmanoir, 1955 Red Sea eightline flasher |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cirrhilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | No dorsal soft rays prolonged; adults with eight continuous narrow dark stripes on body (preserved juveniles with only about four upper stripes); caudal fin rounded. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral-rich areas of seaward reefs to depths greater than 25 m (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||