Dwarf sand perch
📖 Overview
Dwarf sand perch (Diplectrum bivittatum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serranidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Preopercle with a group of spines. Second ray of upper caudal fin elongated .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf sand perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dwarf sand perch is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Simultaneous hermaphrodite. Has a well developed accessory reproductive structure (ARS) which consists of a post-ovarian sinus and numerous well-developed villi which project into the sinus from the sinus wall .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 100 m . Tropical; 33°N - 2°S, 98°W - 34°W West Indies (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Aguavina · Dwarf sand perch |
| 🏳️Catalan | Serrà blanc |
| 🌍CES | kanic karibský |
| 🇫🇷French | Serran fil |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Michole-da-areia · Michole-de-areia-anão · Serrano-anão |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Guatacare de Hebra · Serrano de Hebra · serrano guabino |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 侏沙鮨 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 79 records indexed .
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