Parajulis poecilepterus

Parajulis poecilepterus (Parajulis poecilepterus) is a saltwater species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan.

Scientific name: Parajulis poecilepterus · Water: Saltwater

Size: up to 34 cm

About

Parajulis poecilepterus is a labrid found near shore over pebble bottoms, rocky ground and coral reefs. Maximum about 34 cm total length and a top-priced fish. Population recovery is slow, with a fishing vulnerability of 38 out of 100.

Differences by region

• Hong Kong — Local name：Parajulis poecilepterus
• Taiwan — Local name：Parajulis poecilepterus

Ecology and habitat

Distribution status

Native

Trophic level

3.6

Fishery and market

Game fish

Yes

Market price

Very high

Resilience

Low

Methods

• General

Sources

• FishBase — Parajulis poecilepterus
• GBIF 俗名 — Parajulis poecilepterus

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