Bluebelly Sandperch
📖 Overview
Bluebelly Sandperch (Parapercis ommatura), first described by Jordan & Snyder, 1902 is a small fish in the family Pinguipedidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 55 to 79 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bluebelly Sandperch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluebelly Sandperch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 55 - 79 m . Subtropical West Pacific: Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Vietnam.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bluebelly Sandperch |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Matotoragisu · マトウトラギス |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Michole-de-barriga-azulada |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 沙鱸 · 海狗甘仔 · 狗 · 真擬鱸 · 眼斑擬鱸 · 舉目魚 · 花狗母海 · 雨傘閂 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilias ommatura | Jordan & Snyder | 1902 | Synonym |
| Cilias ommatura | Jordan & Snyder | 1902 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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