Pond Perch
Diplectrum radiale
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 55 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small sand perch of soft coastal bottoms, the pond perch also slips into estuaries and rests on the seabed waiting for prey. Like its relatives it begins life able to function as both sexes, and its firm flesh is eaten fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Diplectrum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276184.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pond Perch live?
- The Pond Perch (Diplectrum radiale) is typically found at to 55 m.
- Is the Pond Perch dangerous to divers?
- The Pond Perch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pond Perch get?
- The Pond Perch grows to about 26 cm.