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Classification
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Latin name : |
Parapriacanthus ransonneti (Steindachner, 1870) |
Synonyms : |
Parapriacanthus ransonnari (Steindachner, 1870)
Parapriacanthus gunetheri (Kluzinger, 1871) |
Classification : |
Pempherididae ( Glassfishes ) |
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Name : |
Poisson-mirroir
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Pigmy sweeper
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Identification
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Main identification characters |
Max size: 10.0 cm.
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Possible confusions |
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Biology
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Feed |
Feeds on zooplankton at night. |
Cycle of life / Reproduction |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months ! |
Interaction with other species |
Harmless. |
Distribution
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Habitat |
Coral |
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Found in large groups under coral overhangs and in caves. |
Geographical distribution |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea south to Transkei, South Africa and east to the Marshall Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Australia. |
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Websites : |
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Bibliography
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Data sheet written by Sealifecenter , 21/01/2005
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