HomeFish encyclopediaRay-finned fishesPerch-like fishSandperchesBarred grubfish Barred grubfish (Parapercis allporti) Scientific name: Parapercis allporti G?nther, 1876 The Barred grubfish (Parapercis allporti) is a marine fish of the family Pinguipedidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia, from South Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania. Species factsScientific nameParapercis allportiFamilyPinguipedidae (Sandperches)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length33.0Depth range60–200 m (197–656 ft)EnvironmentMarine; demersal; depth range 60 - 200 mClimateTemperateDistributionEastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from South Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceMedium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026