Diplectrum maximum Hildebrand, 1946
Torpedo sand perch
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Max. size:  37 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: southern Baja California, Mexico and Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Biology and utilization not known (Ref. 9342).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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