The Coats's perch (Lepidoperca coatsii) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
Coats's perch is a small sea bass (Serranidae) from colder, deeper coastal waters of the subantarctic zone around islands in the Southern Ocean. The species grows to about 14 cm and has an elongate, reddish body with large eyes. As a bottom-oriented fish it lives over sand and reef bottoms and snaps at small crustaceans and small fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Coats's perch?
The Coats's perch has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Coats's perch live?
The Coats's perch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Coats's perch get?
The Coats's perch grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Coats's perch dangerous to humans?
No, the Coats's perch is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Lepidoperca
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