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The Sand-perch (Diplectrum conceptione) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Conception sand perch is a small sand perch from the eastern Pacific, off the coast of Central and South America. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an elongate, sand-coloured body with fine stripes and blue accents and a fan of spinelets on the gill cover. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and hunts small crustaceans, worms and fish. Like other sand perches it is a simultaneous hermaphrodite carrying both sexes at once. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sand-perch?
The Sand-perch has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Operculum with a fan of spines; bottom-dwelling sand perch and simultaneous hermaphrodite
Where does the Sand-perch live?
The Sand-perch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific
How big does the Sand-perch get?
The Sand-perch grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 18 cm.
Is the Sand-perch dangerous to humans?
No, the Sand-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.
Is the Sand-perch edible?
The Sand-perch is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Diplectrum
More from the family Serranidae
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