The Squirrel sand perch (Diplectrum sciurus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
The Squirrel sand perch is a sand perch (Serranidae) from shallow coastal and reef water of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate, sandy-brown body with blue and orange lines and spots and large eyes. As a bottom-oriented ambush hunter it rests on sand and rubble bottoms and darts out at small crustaceans, worms and small fish. Like many seabasses it is a simultaneous hermaphrodite. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Squirrel sand perch?
The Squirrel sand perch has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Squirrel sand perch live?
The Squirrel sand perch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Squirrel sand perch get?
The Squirrel sand perch grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.
Is the Squirrel sand perch dangerous to humans?
No, the Squirrel sand perch is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Diplectrum
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