Parapercis Dongshaensis
📖 Overview
Parapercis Dongshaensis (Parapercis dongshaensis), first described by Chen, Tsai & Hsu, 2014 is a small fish in the family Pinguipedidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 11.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 291 to 321 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18. This species is distinguished from other congeners by the following set of characters: D V, 22 spines are larger posteriorly; A I, 18; pectoral fin rays 17; lateral-line scales 66, median predorsal scales 10; opercular spines 2; larger eye with eye/head length as 41.5%; smaller mouth with mouth/head length as 30.4%; mandibular pores 4+2+4. Colouration: body with dorsally 2/3 region generally creamy yellow, the belly snow white with about 12 crossing yellow stripes below mid-lateral body; spiny dorsal fin region is grayish to black; lower jaw snow white; upper part of pectoral fin with a cluster of black marks; caudal fin is translucent with about 5 vertical yellow lines and its upper base with a deep black blotch .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parapercis Dongshaensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 291 - 321 m . Tropical South China Sea, Dongsha Island (Pratas I.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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