Latticed sandperch
📖 Overview
Inhabits both clear lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas of open sand and rubble as well as on rocky surfaces between coral heads. Also in current prone channels . May be found solitary or form small groups .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 21; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17. A row of small blackish spots in outer third of anal fin (Ref 42740). Males develop a conspicuous ocellus on each side of the nape . Young are best identified by the patch of small spots on the cheek that usually remains evident in adults .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Latticed sandperch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 100 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S West Pacific: India and Sri Lanka to Tonga (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodianus tetracanthus | Lacepède | 1802 | Heterotypic |
| Parapercis quadrispinosa | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Percis quadrispinosus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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