Paraplesiops bleekeri (Günther, 1861)
Eastern blue devil
Paraplesiops bleekeri
photo by Schulz, S.

Family:  Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: endemic to eastern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are benthic species which occur inshore (Ref. 7300). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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