Speckled Sandperch

Speckled Sandperch
English Common Name
Speckled Sandperch
Scientific name
Parapercis pacifica
Taxonomy
Order: Parciformes, Family: Pinguipedidae
Size
About 20 cm
Species Distribution
Ryukyu Islands, tropical water of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
This species is often observed in sandy bottom areas around coral reefs. It has a characteristic caudal fin with big black spots. It is similar to Parapercis millepunctata, but P. millepunctata has white spots behind black spots.

Updated October 2018

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