Parapriacanthus ransonneti

  • Yellow sweeper
  • Glasfisch
  • Poisson de verre
  • Salivón amarillo
  • Pesce vetro

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters.
  • Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 10 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest