Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien
Info
Pentapodus numberii inhabits moderately sheltered outer reef slopes above sand-crushed substrates with occasional coral ridges and whip gordonians, where the fish is often found in murky waters, individually or in groups.
A look at the photos of the initial description on page 5 of 7 makes it clear that the body coloration is quite variable, so that a clear ID is not always possible at first sight.
Etymology: The species is called "numberiiin" in honor of Mr. Fredy Numberi, Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.
Mr. Numberi, who previously served as an admiral in the Indonesian Navy and as Governor of Irian Jaya Province (Western New Guinea), has played a crucial role in promoting marine conservation initiatives in his native Papua. The authors are pleased to honour him with this name in recognition of his efforts to establish marine reserves in the Raja Ampat and Kaimana, where this species was first discovered.
Snappers are good and fast swimmers that do not belong in aquariums.
A look at the photos of the initial description on page 5 of 7 makes it clear that the body coloration is quite variable, so that a clear ID is not always possible at first sight.
Etymology: The species is called "numberiiin" in honor of Mr. Fredy Numberi, Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.
Mr. Numberi, who previously served as an admiral in the Indonesian Navy and as Governor of Irian Jaya Province (Western New Guinea), has played a crucial role in promoting marine conservation initiatives in his native Papua. The authors are pleased to honour him with this name in recognition of his efforts to establish marine reserves in the Raja Ampat and Kaimana, where this species was first discovered.
Snappers are good and fast swimmers that do not belong in aquariums.
