Reticulated sandperch
📖 Overview
Found solitary or in small groups commonly on deep coastal slopes, from the shallow rocky shore to the deep soft bottom zones .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 21; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17. Body with 3 longitudinal series of large whitish spot, the dark grey-brown interspace a coarse reticulum. A dark grey-brown band from nape to interopercle containing a black ring just above gill opening. A broad dark grey-brown bar below eye. On each side of abdomen with 3 black spots (Ref 42740).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulated sandperch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Reticulated sandperch is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Reticulated sandperch is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 12 - 25 m . Tropical West Pacific: Bay of Bengal to Japan and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Reticulated sandperch is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 90 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Reticulated sandperch has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Reticulated Sandperch |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Madaratoragisu · マダラトラギス |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labrus tetracanthus | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Parapercis cancellata | Cuvier | 1816 | Synonym |
| Percis cancellata | Cuvier | 1816 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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