Cape Verde Sandperch
📖 Overview
Cape Verde Sandperch (Parapercis atlantica), first described by Vaillant, 1887 is a small fish in the family Pinguipedidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 14.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 180 to 200 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cape Verde Sandperch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cape Verde Sandperch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 180 - 200 m . Tropical known only by the types caught from Cape Verde.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cape Verde Sandperch |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Michole-de-Cabo-Verde |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neopercis atlantica | Vaillant | 1887 | Synonym |
| Neopercis ledanoisi | Cadenat | 1937 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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