The Investigator perchlet (Chelidoperca investigatoris) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The Investigator perchlet is a small sea bass (Serranidae) from deeper sand and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate, red-pink to silvery body with fine spots and large eyes. As a bottom-oriented fish it rests on soft bottoms of the continental slope and darts out at small crustaceans and small fish. Like many sea basses it is hermaphroditic. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Investigator perchlet?
The Investigator perchlet has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Investigator perchlet live?
The Investigator perchlet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Investigator perchlet get?
The Investigator perchlet grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Investigator perchlet dangerous to humans?
No, the Investigator perchlet is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Chelidoperca
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