The Paradise whiptail (Pentapodus paradiseus) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 30 cm.
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.
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.
Is the Paradise whiptail edible?
The Paradise whiptail is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pentapodus
More from the family Nemipteridae
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