Parapriacanthus ransonneti

(Steindachner, 1870)

Vernacular names
English : Golden bullseye
French : Poisson-hachette nain

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Acropomatiformes
Family : Pempheridae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can grow to 10 cm in length. Body mostly translucent to semi-transparent, silvery pink with bright yellow-green head and eyes. Indistinct longitudinal dark band from gill coverts to tail peduncle. Fins pinkish-violet.

Range and habitat
This species occurs in the western Pacific Ocean, from south Japan and Taiwan to north Australia, Indonesia. Its true range needs more investigation. Found around coral and rocky reefs, from 5 to 40 meters deep.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species’ status isn’t assessed but it seems to be common and currently facing no known threats. Its range needs to be better understood.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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