Parapercis Randalli
📖 Overview
Collected by angling together with Parapercis shaoi, P. millepunctata, Synodus dermatogenys and an unidentified Synodus sp. in the coastal areas off Kenting, southern Taiwan .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17; Vertebrae: 30. This species is distinguished by the following characters: 5 broad reddish brown saddles on dorsal surface; jaws and anterior portion of snout reddish orange; a yellow bar with red margin on cheek; a series of 8 red bars below body axis; spots on head, dorsal and caudal fins; 3 pairs of canine teeth anteriorly in lower jaw; palatine teeth absent; vomerine teeth stout, in a single curved row; 53 lateral-line scales; preopercle with smooth margin; 4th dorsal spine longest; caudal fin slightly rounded on ventral half, truncate on dorsal half, with a prolonged upper lobe; appressed pelvic fin extends beyond anus .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parapercis Randalli is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 5 - 150 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: southern Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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