Magpie Perch
Pseudogoniistius nigripes
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–65 m
- Max size: 41 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It patrols rocky reefs between roughly 25 and 65 metres, picking mollscs, polychaete worms and algae from the bottom. The magpie perch wears bold dark and pale markings and grows to about the length of a forearm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Latridae › Pseudogoniistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1526164.
FAQ
- How deep does the Magpie Perch live?
- The Magpie Perch (Pseudogoniistius nigripes) is typically found at 25–65 m.
- Is the Magpie Perch dangerous to divers?
- The Magpie Perch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Magpie Perch get?
- The Magpie Perch grows to about 41 cm.