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Paguristes cadenati
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Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab
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Palaemon serratus
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Environment: Present usually in groups, in crevices and under stones from intertidal pools to the shallow subtidal. Also found in estuaries and seagrass beds. Found from the intertidal to depths of 40 m.
Size/Weight/Age: 3-4 inches
Distribution: Probably present all around Britain and Ireland.
Recorded from Shetland and Orkney. Scarcely recorded on the northeast coast of Britain. Frequent on the west, south and south west coast of England and Wales and west coast of Scotland. Recorded from the west, south west, south and southeast coast of Ireland
Description: Palaemon serratus is a typical prawn with a cylindrical body composed of a carapace at the front and six abdominal segments. It has a large upturned rostrum in front of the eyes with distinctive dorsal and ventral teeth. Just below the large compound eye on each side is the antennule, which is divided into three parts. Below the antennule is the antenna, which is divided into two parts; the short flat segment (scaphocerite) and the long whip-like flagellum. Palaemon serratus is translucent with red/brown lines on the carapace and abdomen. The first two pairs of walking legs bear claws (chela) and have yellow and red banding.
- Large round-bodied prawn up to 11 cm in length.
- Translucent with variable markings but generally red/brown horizontal or oblique lines on the carapace and vertical on the abdomen.
- First two walking legs (pereiopods) chelate with yellow and brown banding.
- Head region covered by a carapace with a well developed rostrum with distinct upward curve.
- Rostrum with 6-7 dorsal teeth, 2 of which are behind the eyesocket, and 4-5 ventral teeth.
- Mandible with palp of 3 segments (requires microscopic examination).
Palaemon serratus could be mistaken for the similar species Palaemon elegans, Palaemon longirostris and Palaemon adspersus but can be separated by the shape of the rostrum and the number of dorsal and ventral rostral teeth.
Biology:
Data Sheet: http://www.marlin.ac.uk/speciesinformation.php?speciesID=4019
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Palaemon serratus
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Common Shrimp
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Palaemonetes vulgaris
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Ghost (or Shore) Shrimp
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Parablennius marmoreus
Synonyms: Blennius marmoreus
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m (Ref. 9710)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 8.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)
Distribution: Tropical
Western Atlantic: USA and Canada. The Arctic. Tropical to polar climates of northern hemisphere.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20. No median row of cirri; supraorbital cirri branched (Ref. 26938). With numerous small brown spots; small black spot at front of dorsal fin; edge of anal fin pale (Ref. 13442).
Biology: Inhabits eroded basins and limestone boulders covered by an algal mat, sea fans, etc. (Ref. 5521). Sometimes around mangrove roots, young are sometimes found in floating Sargassum (Ref. 26938). Omnivorous, but feeds mostly on algae (Ref. 13442). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=3769
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Parablennius marmoreus
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
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Seaweed Blenny
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Paracanthurus hepatus
Synonyms: Acanthurus theuthis, Acanthurus hepatus, Paracanthurus theuthis, Teuthis hepatus
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 40 m (Ref. 1602), usually 10 - 40 m (Ref. 27115) - Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 27115); 30°N - 30°S, 32°E - 170°W
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 31.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa, including the Mascarene Islands (Ref. 37792) to Kiribati, north to southern Japan, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, and Samoa.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. Bright blue, yellow and black in color (Ref. 3145).
Biology: Occur in clear, current-swept terraces of seaward reefs. Observed in loose aggregations 1 or 2 meters above the bottom; juveniles and subadults typical in groups near isolated Pocillopora eydouxi coral heads and when alarmed hide themselves tightly among the branches (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feed on zooplankton and occasionally on algae (Ref. 9710, 48637, 27115, 83665). Relatively uncommon and highly localized (Ref. 1602, 9710). Very popular and hardy aquarium fish. Anterolateral glandular groove with venom gland (Ref. 57406).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Paracanthurus-hepatus.html
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Paracanthurus hepatus
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Regal Tang, Palette Surgeonfish, Blue Tang, Royal Blue Tang, Hippo Tang, Flagtail Surgeonfish, Pacific Regal Blue Tang, Blue Surgeonfish, Blue Hep Tang
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Paracentropyge multifasciata
Synonyms: Paracentropyge multifasciatus, Holacanthus multifasciatus, Centropyge multifasciatus, Centropyge multifasciata
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 7 - 70 m (Ref. 9710), usually 20 - 70 m
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Cocos-Keeling Atoll to the Society Islands, north to the Yaeyama Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Generally white with 8 brown bars extending through to dorsal and anal fins (becoming orange-yellow ventrally), the first running through the eye and the last running across the base of the caudal fin. A yellow bar runs in the middle of each white interspace on the side. A black spot is on the distal part of the soft portion of the dorsal fin
Biology: Inhabits ledges and caves and crevices of steep outer reef slopes; occasionally found in clear lagoon reefs. It is secretive and rarely goes out more than a few centimeters from an escape hole (Ref. 9710). Forms pairs or small groups. Occasionally exported through the aquarium trade. Usually starves when kept in captivity (Ref. 48391). Often upside-down
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=5666
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Paracentropyge multifasciata
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://www.rcthawaii.com/angel/6.htm#multibarred
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Multibar Angelfish
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Paraclinus grandicomis
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Horned Blenny
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Paragobiodon lacunicolus
Synonyms: Black-Fin Coral Goby
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 20 m (Ref. 1602). Tropical; 30°N - 32°S
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 3.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2798)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Seychelles (Ref. 9710) and Chagos Islands to Line and Tuamoto Islands; north to Ryukyu and Bonin Islands; south to Lord Howe Island; throughout Micronesia.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Characterized by pinkish head ; body color white to pale yellow; fins black except pale pelvic fins; longitudinal scale series 22-24; ctenoid scales except cycloid on abdomen; scaleless head, nape, prepectoral region, breast and midventral portion of abdomen; presence of fleshy papillae on snout and cheek; complete pelvic fin frenum and basal membrane; depth of body at level of pelvic fins 3.0-3.1 in SL (Ref 90102).
Biology: Lives exclusively among the branches of the coral Pocillopora damicornis, sometimes as deep as 20 m.
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Paragobiodon-lacunicolus.html
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Paragobiodon lacunicolus
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Panda Goby
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Parajulis poecilepterus
Synonyms: Halichoeres poecilopterus, Julis poecilopterus, Julis thirsites, Julis pyrrhogramma, Julis poecilepterus
Environment: Marine; demersal. Subtropical
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 34.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 559)
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: Korea, northern Japan to Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Description:
Biology: Found near shore, over pebble bottoms (Ref. 11230, 43239).
Data Sheet: http://fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=5372
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Parajulis poecilepterus
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: Seishi Kimura, Takanari Kiriyama
Development of eggs, larvae and juveniles of the labrid fish,Halichoeres poecilopterus,
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Multicolorfin Wrasses
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Pareques acuminatus
Synonyms: Eques lineatus, Eques pulcher, Equetus acuminatus, Equetus pulcher, Grammistes acuminatus
Environment: Reef-associated; marine
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 23.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251); common length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217)
Distribution: Tropical; 32°N - 33°S
Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although reported from Bermuda by recent authors, this species is not native to the said country (Ref. 35505).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 37-40; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. Black and white stripes on pale head and body; dark stripes more or less alternate in width, with wide bands slightly wider than diameter of pupil (Ref. 26938). First dorsal fin elevated; pelvic fins of adults usually just reaching anus (fins of juveniles greatly prolonged) (Ref. 13442).
Biology: Occurs in clear waters of tropical islands, especially near coral reefs, but also in adjacent bays over rough bottom. Also often found under eroded edges of seagrass beds (Ref. 26938). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=3583
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Pareques acuminatus
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://www.rcthawaii.com/cvb/5.htm
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High Hat
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Pareques umbrosus
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Cubbyu
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Parioglossus dotui
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Dotui Dartfish
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Parvocalanus crassirostris
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FC2
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Periclimenes imperator
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Environment: Reef-associated; depth range 5 - 30 m (Ref. 83472)
Size/Weight/Age:
Distribution: Tropical
Indo-Pacific: from Kenya to Japan, Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Description:
Biology: Found on Risbecia tryoni (Ref. 3139), Stichopus variegatus, Euapta godeffroyi and Hexabranchus sanguineus (Ref. 83472).
Data Sheet:
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Periclimenes imperator
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Emperor Shrimp
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Periclimenes pedersoni
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Pederson's Cleaner Shrimp
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Petroscirtes breviceps
Synonyms: Blennechis breviceps, Dasson ancylodon, Dasson trossulus, Dasson variabilis, Petroscirtes annamensis
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range ? - 10 m (Ref. 48636)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 11.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1602)
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to Papua New Guinea, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-21; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21. Dark, broad stripe from snout through eye to caudal fin; stripe may be broken into segments (Ref. 4404). Highly variable in color and mimics Meiacanthus species (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Found in coastal reefs and estuaries to depths of about 10 m (Ref. 48636). Occur in sandy areas among clumps of Sargassum or other seaweeds, feeding on small crustaceans, diatoms, and perhaps other plant material associated with such clumps. They use their fangs defensively and will not hesitate to bite if handled. Mimic of Meiacanthus grammistes, which like all species of that genus possesses a pair of large grooved fangs in the lower jaw with associated venom glands. These bites are used defensively and thus species of that genus are avoided by predators. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Males uses shells but also ring-top cans for nesting (Ref. 48636). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=6073
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Petroscirtes breviceps
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: Wittenrich - Complete Illustrated Breeder's Guide to Marine Aquarium Fishes - 2007
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Mimic Fang Blenny
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Phaeodactylum tricornitum
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FC2
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Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Synonyms: Brotulophis argentistriatus
Environment: Reef-associated; marine, usually 10 - 20 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 34.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115)
Western Central Pacific: Philippines south to the Solomon Islands. Absent from Australia.
Description: Dorsal soft rays (total): 72 - 79; Anal soft rays: 54 - 62
Biology: Inhabits shallow lagoon and coastal reefs (Ref. 9710)(Ref. 48635). Forms schools that are often found under ledges or around coral heads (Ref. 9710). Swim in tight formation to look like a single large body (Ref. 48635). Juveniles resemble the venomous striped catfish Plotosus lineatus. Adults live secretively in reefs and have a barred or spotted color pattern (Ref. 48635).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=4433
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
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Engineer Goby
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Phycodurus eques
Synonyms: Phyllopteryx eques
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 4 - 30 m (Ref. 9002)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9002)
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia.
Description:
Biology: Usually occur over sand patches close to reefs with kelp, feeding on mysids and other crustaceans. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). One of the most spectacular examples of camouflage: neither prey nor predators recognize it as a fish.
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=15908
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Phycodurus eques
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Leafy Sea Dragon
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Phyllognathia ceratophthalma
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Bongo Tiger Shrimp
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