Indian perchlet

📖 Overview

Indian perchlet (Chelidoperca maculicauda), first described by Bineesh & Akhilesh, 2013 is a fish in the family Serranidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 180 to 320 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Serranidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 23. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D X,10; A III,6; pectoral-fin rays 15; lateral-line scales 42; gill rakers 3 + 9; caudal rays 17; 4th dorsal spine longest, 2.8 in HL; body depth 23.3% SL, 4.3 in SL; head length 40.3% SL; orbital length 9.3 in SL; 2.5-3 scales above lateral-line to dorsal origin; 40-46 serrae on margin of preopercle; dorsal fin continuous, with 9th dorsal spine shorter than tenth spine; longest dorsal soft ray (7th) 2.4 in HL; first anal-fin spine 8.7 in HL, second anal-fin spine 3.49 in HL; relatively short pelvic fin, 4 in SL; colour of head and body pinkish, ventral side pale; body with 6 white blotches; numerous small bluish white circular spots on lower caudal fin, upper caudal fin with a small circular grey spot distally .: elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Indian perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 180 - 320 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Indian perchlet.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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