Reticulated sandperch
(Parapercis tetracantha)

Classification

Species: Parapercis tetracantha

General data

Scientific names: Reticulated sandperch
Habitat: Saltwater
Climate: Tropical
Native to coasts of: Asia, Australia & Oceania

A sandperch with 3 series of large pale reticulated spots or blotches along the sides, a dark greyish-brown reticulated pattern between the spots, and a pale spot with a black ring above the gill opening.

It is found in the Bay of Bengal to seas around Japan and Indonesia throughout the Indo-West Pacific region.

This species can reach a length of 26 cm.