Parrot seaperch
📖 Overview
Parrot seaperch (Callanthias ruber), first described by Rafinesque, 1810 is a large fish in the family Callanthiidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 60.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 50 to 500 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is valued as a game and sport species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Parrot seaperch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parrot seaperch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Protogyny needs verification.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 500 m . Subtropical; 51°N - 16°N, 32°W - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Parrot sea perch · parrot sea-perch · Parrot seaperch |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Röd bandfisk |
| 🌍ELL | Παπαγαλόψαρο |
| 🇫🇷French | Barbier perroquet · Barbier-perroquet |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Canario rotondo · Jadduzzu i funnu · Jadduzzu imperiali · Monacedda · Monacedda de fotte · Monacedda russa · Pisci bannerina · Pisci rilogiu |
| 🌍MLT | Pixxiroza · Pixxiroza hotbija · Pixxiroza ta' l-ghajn |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Pelamys · Pelor |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Papagayo · Siete Colas · Tres Colas |
| 🌍SQI | Kanarine deti |
| 🌍TUR | berber baligi · Kirmiziberber baliği |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthias buphthalmos | Bonaparte | 1833 | Synonym |
| Bodianus peloritanus | Cocco | 1829 | Synonym |
| Callanthias paradisaeus | Lowe | 1839 | Synonym |
| Callanthias paradiseus | Lowe | 1839 | Synonym |
| Callanthias peloritanus | Cocco | 1829 | Synonym |
| Lepimphis ruber | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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