Parapercis Pacifica
📖 Overview
Parapercis Pacifica (Parapercis pacifica), first described by Imamura & Yoshino, 2007 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pinguipedidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 6 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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): 21 - 22; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. This species is distinguished by the following: pectoral fin rays usually 18; cheek region with brown semicircular or M-shaped band and many blackish spots; lower portion of the body in males with 3-4 ocelli and several blackish and brownish spots; usually 1-2 A1-2 and A2-3 spots, 2-3 A' series spots, and B4 spot, and a series of 6-7 ocelli on the lower portion of the body with brownish spots or patches between them present in females and juveniles .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parapercis Pacifica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 6 m . Subtropical widespread from southern Japan to Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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