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Krasyukova's perch (Caprodon krasyukovae) — Serranidae

Krasyukova's perch

Caprodon krasyukovae
Family: Serranidae

The Krasyukova's perch (Caprodon krasyukovae) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 47 cm.

Length
47 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0–55.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Australia, Lord Howe I.

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Description

Krasyukova's perch is a perch-like fish (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) from deeper reef water of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an elongate, red-pink body with yellow tints and large eyes. As a plankton feeder it hovers above deeper rock and reef slopes and snaps at small zooplankton and small crustaceans. Like many relatives a female can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Krasyukova's perch?

The Krasyukova's perch has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.

Where does the Krasyukova's perch live?

The Krasyukova's perch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Lord Howe I.

How big does the Krasyukova's perch get?

The Krasyukova's perch grows to a maximum of about 47 cm.

Is the Krasyukova's perch dangerous to humans?

No, the Krasyukova's 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.

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All data

Identification

English name
Krasyukova's perch sourced
Scientific name
Caprodon krasyukovae
Family
Serranidae

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
47.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Red / orange sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Max depth (m)
55.0 verified
Natural range
Oceania: Australia, Lord Howe I. sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Protogynous (female first) sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Fishing with natural bait (fish, shrimp, worm) or lures close to reef and rock structures. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
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. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Caprodon

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