Paine's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus paineorum) Care Guide
Paracheilinus paineorum is a flasher wrasse described in 2016 from Indonesia and Timor-Leste, found on tropical reef slopes.
Overview
Paracheilinus paineorum is a reef-associated wrasse of the family Labridae. FishBase records that it was described in 2016 by Allen, Erdmann and Yusmalinda, making it a recently described species. It is found in the Western Central Pacific.
Taxonomy
- Family: Labridae
- Genus: Paracheilinus
- Scientific name: Paracheilinus paineorum
- Described by: Allen, Erdmann & Yusmalinda, 2016
Habitat
FishBase records the species from Indonesia and Timor-Leste, in tropical, reef-associated marine waters at depths of 15-65 metres.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 200 L
- Temperature: 24-26 °C (75-79 °F)
- pH: 8.1-8.4
- dKH: 8-12
- Lifespan: 4-6 years
Diet
The species is carnivorous. Like other flasher wrasses it feeds on small planktonic and benthic invertebrates.
Compatibility
Paine's flasher wrasse is a peaceful, reef-safe, mid-water species. Like its congeners it is best kept with non-aggressive reef fish and away from aggressive damselfishes.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Not Evaluated, as reported by FishBase.