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Parapercis multifasciata Döderlein, 1884 Gold-birdled sandsmelt |
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photo by
Ho, H.-C. |
| Family: | Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan. A specimen taken off Natal, South Africa is tentatively identified as Parapercis multifasciata. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-23; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 19-19 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits the sublittoral zone on sandy mud bottoms 9Ref. 11230). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 April 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||