Sand Perch (Diplectrum formosum)

FishverifiedLeast Concern

Diplectrum formosum

(Linnaeus, 1766)

Sand Perch

Also known as: Sand Seabass, Squirrelfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–80 m

Max size

30 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Serranidae

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Tobaccofish (Serranus tabacarius)

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Highfin Sand Perch (Diplectrum labarum)

Diplectrum labarum

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Tattler (Serranus phoebe)

Serranus phoebe

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Jarocho Hamlet (Hypoplectrus atlahua)

Hypoplectrus atlahua

Jarocho Hamlet

Deepwater Serrano (Serranus aequidens)

Serranus aequidens

Deepwater Serrano

Painted Comber (Serranus scriba)

Serranus scriba

Painted Comber

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