Genus

Common name: Flasher Wrasses

Scientific name: Paracheilinus

Paracheilinus is a genus of small, colorful wrasses known for their elaborate fin displays during courtship rituals. These fish are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their vibrant colors and dynamic behavior. They are generally peaceful and can coexist with a variety of other reef inhabitants. Flasher wrasses require a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places and a stable environment to thrive. They are carnivorous, feeding on a diet of small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild, and they can adapt to a variety of prepared foods in captivity.

  1. Common name: Angular flasher
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus angulatus
  2. Blue Flasher Wrasse, Paracheilinus cyaneus
    Common name: Filamented Flasher Wrasse
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus attenuatus
  3. Common name: Bell's flasher
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus bellae
  4. Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus carpenteri), a tropical marine fish
    Common name: Pink flasher
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus carpenteri
  5. Male Blue flasherwrasse, Paracheilinus cyaneus, Raja Ampat Indonesia
    Common name: Blue flasher-wrasse
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus cyaneus
  6. Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse - (Paracheilinus carpenteri)
    Common name: Filamentous wrasse
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus filamentosus
  7. Male yellewfin flasher wrasse, Paracheilinus flavianalis, Nusa Kode, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.
    Common name: Yellow-fin flasher-wrasse
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus flavianalis
  8. Common name: half-banded flasher wrasse
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus hemitaeniatus
  9. Linespot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)
    Common name: Spot-lined flasher
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus lineopunctatus
  10. Male Mccosker flasher wrasse, Paracheilinus mccoskeri, Flores Indonesia.
    Common name: McCosker's flasher
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus mccoskeri
  11. Red sea flasher wrasse
    Common name: Red Sea eightline flasher
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus octotaenia
  12. Common name: Mauritian Flasher Wrasse
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus piscilineatus
  13. Common name: Redtail flasherwrasse
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus rubricaudalis
  14. Common name: Togean flasherwrasse
    Scientific name: Paracheilinus togeanensis