Paracheilinus bellae Randall, 1988
Bell's flasher
Paracheilinus bellae
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 31 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Replaced by Paracheilinus filamentosus from the Philippines (Ref. 37816).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Females and juveniles lack the elongate dorsal and caudal fin lobes and electric colors of the males (Ref. 37816). Tubed peduncular scales 5-6; no distinct stripes on body (Ref. 41634).
Biology:  Found among dense algal beds of deep lagoons.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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