Indian perch
📖 Overview
Abundant on sandy and muddy bottoms from coastal inlets to deeper waters (Also Ref. 11230). Breeding season is from July to September. Males brood eggs in the mouth. Made into fish paste.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Ten to 12 brown bands on sides of body. Number and width of these bands varies with habitat. Body shape and coloration closely resembles A. ellioti, but distinguished by not having luminous organ. Attains 8 cm TL.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Indian perch is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 46 - 100 m . Tropical; 42°N - 22°S, 55°E - 141°E West Pacific: Funka Bay of Hokkaido to the South China Sea and farther south (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amia lineata | Temminck & Schlegel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Apogon lineatus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1842 | Synonym |
| Apogonichthys lineatus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1842 | Synonym |
| Cheliodipterus lineatus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1842 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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