African perchlet
📖 Overview
African perchlet (Chelidoperca africana), first described by Cadenat, 1960 is a small fish in the family Serranidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 75 to 200 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Serranidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for African perchlet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 75 - 200 m. Tropical Central Atlantic: Mauritania to Senegal, Ben, Nigeria, Congo and northern Angola.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect African perchlet.
🔍 Similar Species
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