Somali Sandperch
Parapercis somaliensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 350 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Somali sandperch lives on deep coastal slopes, usually well below 40 metres and down to about 350 metres, where trawlers sometimes bring it up. It is a small bottom hugging fish reaching only about 15 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Pinguipedidae › Parapercis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219145.
FAQ
- How deep does the Somali Sandperch live?
- The Somali Sandperch (Parapercis somaliensis) is typically found at to 350 m.
- Is the Somali Sandperch dangerous to divers?
- The Somali Sandperch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Somali Sandperch get?
- The Somali Sandperch grows to about 15 cm.