Parapercis punctulata (Cuvier, 1829) Spotted sandperch |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) | |||
Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles, Amirantes, Mozambique, Mauritius, and northern Natal, South Africa. Recently recorded from Reunion (Ref. 53568). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-17. Males with 2 blackish brown lines across belly; females with 3 distinct black spots on each side of belly (Ref. 5401). | |||
Biology: | Commonly found on rubble bottoms of coral reefs (Ref. 9710). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 April 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |