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.
- Common name: Angular flasherScientific name: Paracheilinus angulatus
- Common name: Filamented Flasher WrasseScientific name: Paracheilinus attenuatus
- Common name: Bell's flasherScientific name: Paracheilinus bellae
- Common name: Pink flasherScientific name: Paracheilinus carpenteri
- Common name: Blue flasher-wrasseScientific name: Paracheilinus cyaneus
- Common name: Filamentous wrasseScientific name: Paracheilinus filamentosus
- Common name: Yellow-fin flasher-wrasseScientific name: Paracheilinus flavianalis
- Common name: half-banded flasher wrasseScientific name: Paracheilinus hemitaeniatus
- Common name: Spot-lined flasherScientific name: Paracheilinus lineopunctatus
- Common name: McCosker's flasherScientific name: Paracheilinus mccoskeri
- Common name: Red Sea eightline flasherScientific name: Paracheilinus octotaenia
- Common name: Mauritian Flasher WrasseScientific name: Paracheilinus piscilineatus
- Common name: Redtail flasherwrasseScientific name: Paracheilinus rubricaudalis
- Common name: Togean flasherwrasseScientific name: Paracheilinus togeanensis