Inhabits sand and muddy-sand bottoms, between 25 and 160 m depth. Too small in size to be of commercial importance .
: fusiform / normal.
Behavioural data for Highfin sand perch is currently being reviewed.
Diet information for Highfin sand perch is currently being compiled.
Reproduction data for Highfin sand perch is currently being compiled.
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 160 m . Tropical; 32°N - 7°S Central Pacific: Gulf of California and southern Baja California, Mexico to Panama Bay.
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | highfin sand perch |
| 🏳️Catalan | Serrà espinós |
| 🌍CES | kanic kalifornský |
| 🇫🇷French | Serran Épineux |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Serrano-espinhoso |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | serrano espinudo |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 厚唇沙鮨 |
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