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Parapriacanthus dispar (Herre, 1935) Deep bullseye |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 21-25. Description: Body semitransparent, dorsal dark pink, sides and abdomen; head yellow; caudal fin tips dusky (Ref. 48636, 90102). Body depth 2.4-3.0 in SL; HL 2.9-3.5 in SL; eye 2.2. in HL; anal fin base 3.1-3.8 in SL. (Ref. 90102) | |||
| Biology: | Found in outer reef drop-offs in caves at moderate depths to about 40 m (Ref. 48636). Occurs in groups under ledges in caves. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||