Pacific Creolefish

Paranthias colonus

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

70 m

Description

Paranthias colonus are typically found in small aggregations well above the reef, but will retreat to the reef at the approach of danger. They form large midwater schools while feeding on plankton. They occur up the a depth of 100 m. They feed mainly on small planktonic animals that are picked individually from the w... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Costa Rica Cocos Island Peru Malpelo Island Costa Rica West +18 more in Seabook

Colors

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Poisonous

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Edible

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