Pulchella perchlet

📖 Overview

Pulchella perchlet (Chelidoperca pulchella) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serranidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: pored lateral-line scales 41-43; scale rows between lateral line and base of 6th dorsal-fin spine 3; subopercular serrae 16-23; interorbital scales extending far beyond mid-orbit level but not reaching level of posterior nostrils; scales on ventral surface of lower jaw extending anteriorly onto posterior portion of dentary; a longitudinal orange stripe from posterior margin of orbit to caudal-fin base (not retained as prominent dark marking in preserved specimens); anal fin with 5-11 relatively large yellow spots (not retained in preserved specimens); body depth at pelvic fin origin 25.8-26.4% of SL; head length 39.0-39.4% of SL; orbit diameter 13.5-14.1% of SL; postorbital length 19.2-20.3% of SL; and pectoral-fin length 27.8-29.3% of SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pulchella perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pulchella perchlet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pulchella perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 207 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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