Gold-birdled sandsmelt
📖 Overview
Gold-birdled sandsmelt (Parapercis multifasciata) 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 18 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gold-birdled sandsmelt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gold-birdled sandsmelt is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gold-birdled sandsmelt is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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