Nosestripe Sandperch (Juvenile)

Scientific Name: Parapercis lineopunctata
Species: Sandperches (Pinguipedidae)
Other names: Grubfish, Sandsmelts, Weevers, Nosestripe Grubfish, Nose-line Sandperch, Nose-line Grubfish, Y-Barred Sandperch, Y-Barred Grubfish.

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Nosestripe Sandperch (Juvenile)

Uploaded by: @epic in July 2009
Photographed at: Lighthouse Bommie - Coral Sea - Australia
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Description

Also known as Grubfish, Sandsmelts, Weevers, Nosestripe Grubfish, Nose-line Sandperch, Nose-line Grubfish, Y-Barred Sandperch and Y-Barred Grubfish.

Found singly or in small groups on sand and rubble areas near reefs.
They feed on small animals and zooplankton.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 5-35m
Widespread Asian 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! (edit)

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The Nosestripe Sandperch (Juvenile) is found in or near the Asian Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 1 times by user @epic

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Nosestripe Sandperch (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!