Fin's Fish Guide
The Gold perch (Nemipterus hexodon) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 23 cm.
Description
The ornate threadfin bream is a threadfin bream (Nemipteridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has an elongate, pink-silvery body with yellow lengthwise lines and often a thread-like extended upper tail lobe. It lives near the bottom on mud and sand bottoms, most abundant at twenty to fifty metres depth. As a predator it feeds on small shrimps, squid and small fishes. It is an important commercial food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gold perch?
The Gold perch has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Yellow longitudinal lines and a thread-like caudal lobe; important commercial bottom fish.
Where does the Gold perch live?
The Gold perch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific; muddy and sandy bottoms.
How big does the Gold perch get?
The Gold perch grows to a maximum of about 23 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Gold perch dangerous to humans?
No, the Gold perch is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Gold perch edible?
Yes, the Gold perch is commonly eaten.
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