Description

Also known as Grubfish, Harlequin Sandsmelt, Pink-blotched Grubfish, Sandsmelt, Weever, Weeverfish.

Found singly, resting on their fins, over rubble and sandy bottoms, of shallow protected coastal bays and estuaries.
They feed on fish and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 8-25m
Widespread Western Indian Ocean

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! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Parapercis-maculata.html