Whitespot sandsmelt
📖 Overview
Whitespot sandsmelt (Parapercis alboguttata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pinguipedidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 120 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. Light red dorsally, shading to white ventrally, the scale edges brown except ventrally. Two longitudinal rows of indistinct light red blotches on body, ending in 2 dark red spots on base of caudal fin. Snout light blue with oblique yellow lines. Eye not very large, its diameter more than 4 times in head length of adults. Third and fourth dorsal-fin spine longest. Last interspinous membrane of dorsal fin connected to base of first soft ray (Ref 42740).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitespot sandsmelt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 120 m . Tropical West Pacific: Persian Gulf to the continental shelf of Asia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and northwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neopercis tesselata | Herre | 1951 | Synonym |
| Parapercis cephalus | Kotthaus | 1977 | Synonym |
| Parapercis elongata | Fourmanoir | 1965 | Synonym |
| Parapercis smithii | Regan | 1905 | Synonym |
| Parapercis tesselata | Herre | 1951 | Synonym |
| Percis alboguttata | Günther | 1872 | Synonym |
| Percis smithii | Regan | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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