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McCosker's flashlight wrasse

Paracheilinus mccoskeri

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Fun Facts

In this species, females outnumber the males when traveling in schools.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

McCosker's flashlight wrasse

Size:

McCosker's flashlight wrasse can grow up to 3 inches (8 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

These fish eat small crustaceans like krill, zooplankton, and artemia.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-west Pacific, these fish can be found on outer reef slopes, coral or rubble-heavy areas.

Details:

Bright orange in color, McCosker’s flashlight wrasses have yellow near the bottom of their bodies and near the front of their fanned dorsal fin.