Slender orange perch
📖 Overview
Slender orange perch (Lepidoperca occidentalis), first described by Whitley, 1951 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 40 to 200 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Slender orange perch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender orange perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 200 m . Subtropical South Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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