Australian Sandperch
| Scientific Name: | Parapercis australis |
| Species: | Sandperches (Pinguipedidae) |
| Other names: |
Grubfish, Sandsmelts, Weevers, Australian Grubfish, Southern Grubfish. |
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Australian SandperchUploaded by: @greatwhite in October 2011
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Australian SandperchUploaded by: @greatwhite in February 2012
Photographed at: Great Keppel Islands, QLD - Australia
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Australian SandperchUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2012
Photographed at: Lady Musgrave Island - Australia
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Australian SandperchUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2012
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Description
Also known as Grubfish, Sandsmelts, Weevers, Australian Grubfish and Southern Grubfish.
Found singly or in small groups on sand and rubble areas in lagoons and coastal reefs.
They feed on small animals and zooplankton.
Length - 14cm
Depth - 3-2m
Widespread Western Pacific
Sandperches live in the sand under solid pieces of reef, a single dominant male lives with a small harem of females. Not a very shy fish, is happy to sit and watch the world go by!
Fishy Stats
Length: 14cm
Depth: 3-2m
Found: Western Pacific
Eats: Invertebrates and zooplankton
Family: Sandperches
Species: Pinguipedidae
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