Grub fish
📖 Overview
Grub fish (Parapercis sexfasciata) 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 14.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Grub fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Grub fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical recorded from Indonesia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Grub fish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurakaketoragisu · クラカケトラギス |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 쌍동가리 |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Michole-japonês |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 六帶擬鱸 · 沙鱸 · 海狗甘仔 · 狗 · 舉目魚 · 花狗母海 · 雨傘閂 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neopercis sexfasciata | Temminck & Schlegel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Percis sexfasciata | Temminck & Schlegel | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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