Name: Blue devil
Scientific Name: Paraplesiops meleagris (Peters, 1869)
Family: Plesiopidae
Group: Bony fish
Class: Fish
Size: 26-50 cm.
This fish, bright blue in adulthood, is seen in the vicinity of rock reefs and caves, in relatively shallow waters. Its meat has a very pleasant taste, the reason why it is so sought after. It is very curious and easily swims close to divers. It feeds on small crustaceans and fish.
Photo by:
David Harasti (www.scuba-equipment-usa.com)
Oceanário Location
South Australian Fish
