Percis Matsuii
📖 Overview
Percis Matsuii (Percis matsuii), first described by Matsubara, 1936 is a medium-sized fish in the family Agonidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 500 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. A well-projecting knob on parietal region. No elevation at nape. Bony plate on body with a knob. Attains 15 cm SL.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Percis Matsuii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 500 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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