Paracheilinus mccoskeri Randall & Harmelin-Vivien, 1977

McCosker's flasher

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Mccosker's flasher-wrasse, Zarlacz kalifornijski, 麦氏副唇鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. and R. Lubbock. 1981. (Ref. 2139)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 8.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 11441)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine, usually 5 - 40 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115)

Indo-West Pacific: western Indian Ocean to Fiji. Questionable record from Indonesia (Ref. 8631).
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Short description

Only the first dorsal soft ray prolonged in adults; penultimate dorsal soft ray of males 1.6-2.0 in HL; a single short dark stripe beneath pectoral fin (Ref. 41634).

Inhabits outer reef slopes, over rubble, algae, or coral (Ref. 9710). Swim close to the bottom and females swim in small groups. Males swim around them and often hurry from one area to another where there are groups of females. Some juveniles are secretive and often single or small groups amongst the rubble (Ref. 48636).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (15 of 100)	Very high

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