Smallscale grubfish (Parapercis robinsoni)

Scientific name: Parapercis robinsoni Fowler, 1929

Smallscale grubfish (Parapercis robinsoni)

The Smallscale grubfish (Parapercis robinsoni) is a marine fish of the family Pinguipedidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea to South Africa and Pakistan.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18. Body bluish white, with 9 dark brown bars ventrally; belly white; black blotch at base of upper caudal rays and a less distinct blotch at base of lower caudal rays.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Parapercis robinsoni
Family
Pinguipedidae (Sandperches)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Depth range
6–55 m (20–180 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 55 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to South Africa and Pakistan.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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