Fin's Fish Guide
The Paradise whiptail (Pentapodus paradiseus) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 30 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Cambodia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
Description
The paradise whiptail is a threadfin bream (Nemipteridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has an elongate, blue-grey body with yellow and blue longitudinal lines and a thread-like elongate upper tail lobe. As a bottom-oriented predator it lives over sand and rubble bottoms near reefs and hunts small crustaceans, worms and small fish. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Paradise whiptail?
The Paradise whiptail has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Paradise whiptail live?
The Paradise whiptail lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Cambodia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
How big does the Paradise whiptail get?
The Paradise whiptail grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Paradise whiptail dangerous to humans?
No, the Paradise whiptail is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Paradise whiptail edible?
The Paradise whiptail is rarely eaten.
Want the complete picture on the Paradise whiptail?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Paradise whiptail is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Pentapodus
More from the family Nemipteridae
Want the complete picture on the Paradise whiptail?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Paradise whiptail is one of 12,519 species in the app.