Chequered perchlet
📖 Overview
Occurs in deep coastal and inner reef drop-offs from 30 m downwards. Rarely observed by divers because of its depth preference . Collected with rotenone and quinaldine at depths of 14-65 m . Solitary at base of steep slopes among rubble or in crevices (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. The bright red colors show as dark grey to almost black in natural light available in deep water . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chequered perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chequered perchlet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Chequered perchlet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 14 - 65 m . Tropical West Pacific: Fiji, Christmas Island, Mauritius, Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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