Common name: Flasher Wrasses

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. 
   Common name: Filamented Flasher Wrasse

   Scientific name: Paracheilinus attenuatus
3. Common name: Bell's flasher

   Scientific name: Paracheilinus bellae
4. 
   Common name: Pink flasher

   Scientific name: Paracheilinus carpenteri
5. 
   Common name: Blue flasher-wrasse

   Scientific name: Paracheilinus cyaneus
6. 
   Common name: Filamentous wrasse

   Scientific name: Paracheilinus filamentosus
7. 
   Common name: Yellow-fin flasher-wrasse

   Scientific name: Paracheilinus flavianalis
8. Common name: half-banded flasher wrasse

   Scientific name: Paracheilinus hemitaeniatus
9. 
   Common name: Spot-lined flasher

   Scientific name: Paracheilinus lineopunctatus
10. 
    Common name: McCosker's flasher

    Scientific name: Paracheilinus mccoskeri
11. 
    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