Doublespot perchlet
📖 Overview
Inhabits coral reefs in lagoons and exposed areas . Deep-dwelling fishes. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans . Solitary in crevices (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: no teeth on palatines; dorsal segmented rays usually 16-18 (rarely 20); fourth or fifth dorsal spine longest; pectoral rays 12-13, all unbranched; predorsal scales extend anteriorly only to vertical through mid-pupil; lateral line complete or interrupted, with 15-26 + 0-4 tubed scales. Colouration: a large black spot on the middle portion of dorsal fin, one near the end of the dorsal fin, one over the base of the last four anal rays, and one mid-ventrally on the abdomen in front of the anus . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Doublespot perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Doublespot perchlet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Doublespot perchlet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 44 m . Tropical; 16°N - 25°S Pacific Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and crustaceans (Ref
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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