The Whitehead's perchlet (Plectranthias whiteheadi) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Whitehead's perchlet is a perchlet (Serranidae) from deeper rocky and coral-reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a stocky, reddish to mottled body with large eyes and broad pectoral fins on which it rests on the bottom. As a shy bottom-dweller it shelters in crevices and under overhangs and snaps at small crustaceans and plankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Whitehead's perchlet?
The Whitehead's perchlet has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Whitehead's perchlet live?
The Whitehead's perchlet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Whitehead's perchlet get?
The Whitehead's perchlet grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Whitehead's perchlet dangerous to humans?
No, the Whitehead's perchlet is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Plectranthias
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