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Parapercis pacifica Imamura & Yoshino, 2007 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) | |||
| Max. size: | 18.58 cm SL (male/unsexed); 13.08 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: widespread from southern Japan to Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-18. This species is distinguished by the following: pectoral fin rays usually 18; cheek region with brown semicircular or M-shaped band and many blackish spots; lower portion of the body in males with 3-4 ocelli and several blackish and brownish spots; usually 1-2 A1-2 and A2-3 spots, 2-3 A' series spots, and B4 spot, and a series of 6-7 ocelli on the lower portion of the body with brownish spots or patches between them present in females and juveniles (Ref. 75058). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||