Mexican sand perch
📖 Overview
Inhabits sand and mud bottoms. Lives to about 4 years ( reaches 12 cm SL). Feeds on crustaceans. A synchronous hermaphrodite.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mexican sand perch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mexican sand perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mexican sand perch is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mexican sand perch is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 9 - 80 m , usually 20 - 40 m . Tropical; 32°N -
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mexican sand perch · Sand perch · Squirrelfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Serrà costaner |
| 🌍CES | kanic mexický |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Serrano-esquilo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Camotillo · Serrano cagua · serrano mexicano |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大蓋沙鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centropristis macropoma | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Diplectrum mexicanum | Hildebrand | 1948 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 22 records indexed .
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