Diplectrum macropoma (Günther, 1864) Mexican sand perch |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) | |||
Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 178.0 g | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 80 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California and southern Baja California in Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits sand and mud bottoms. Lives to about 4 years ( reaches 12 cm SL). Feeds on crustaceans. A synchronous hermaphrodite. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |