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The Bighead sand perch (Diplectrum euryplectrum) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The bighead sand perch is a small sand perch from the eastern Pacific, off the coast of Central and South America. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate, sand-coloured body with fine stripes and a fairly large head. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf between about 15 and 150 metres and hunts small crustaceans, worms and fish. Like other sand perches it is a simultaneous hermaphrodite carrying both sexes at once. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bighead sand perch?
The Bighead sand perch has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Fairly large head; bottom-dwelling sand perch and simultaneous hermaphrodite
Where does the Bighead sand perch live?
The Bighead sand perch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific
How big does the Bighead sand perch get?
The Bighead sand perch grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Bighead sand perch dangerous to humans?
No, the Bighead sand perch is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bighead sand perch edible?
The Bighead sand perch is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Diplectrum
More from the family Serranidae
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