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Waigieu Seaperch

Psammoperca waigiensis

Also known as: Dwarf Palmer, Dwarf Palmer Perch, Glassy Perch, Jewel Eye, Pink-eyed Bass, Reef Barramundi, Sand Bass, Sand Perch, Sea Perch, Waigeo Barramundi

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@dalovells · Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia · September 20211 / 1
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Overview

Found during the day, in holes, crevices, and in weedy areas, dispersing at night foraging for food, over coral and rocky reefs.

Important food fish, usually sold fresh and live in food markets!

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How to identify

COLOURS
Head & Mouth
red eyes
Behaviour
nocturnalshelters in crevices

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-West Pacific
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Found during the day, in holes, crevices, and in weedy areas, dispersing at night foraging for food, over coral and rocky reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderCarangaria incertae sedis
    5. familyLatidae
    6. genusPsammoperca
    7. speciesPsammoperca waigiensis (Cuvier, 1828)

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