Eastern blue devil
A species of Blue devils, Also known as Bleeker's blue devil fish Scientific name : Paraplesiops bleekeri Genus : Blue devils
Eastern blue devil, A species of Blue devils
Also known as:
Bleeker's blue devil fish
Botanical name: Paraplesiops bleekeri
Genus: Blue devils
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Description
Description
This species grows to 40 cm, and is recognizable by blue and white bands on the body, blue spots on the head, and blue dorsal and anal fins. It also has a yellow base, pectoral, and caudal fins. The pelvic, posterior dorsal, and anal fins are all elongated. This species is a close relative of the southern blue devil (Paraplesiops meleagris), which lives in the colder southern Australian waters.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Longfins Genus
Blue devils Species
Eastern blue devil