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; 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 17.12.96
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 17.04.97

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