Nosestripe Sandperch

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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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!

Spotted

The Nosestripe Sandperch has been photographed 6 times by user @fishx6

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