Investigator perchlet
📖 Overview
Investigator perchlet (Chelidoperca investigatoris), first described by Alcock, 1890 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serranidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Investigator perchlet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Investigator perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 187 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Ganjam coast (Orissa), Bay of Bengal, India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🏳️Catalan | Serrà taronja |
| 🌍CES | kanic indický |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 印度赤鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centropristis investigatoris | Alcock | 1890 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Investigator perchlet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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