The Banded seaperch (Hypoplectrodes annulatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The banded seaperch is a sea bass (Serranidae) from temperate rocky and reef water of southern Australia and New Zealand. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a stocky, yellow-brown body with conspicuous dark crossbars and a large mouth. As a bottom-oriented ambush hunter it shelters by rocks, crevices and kelp and darts out at small fish and crustaceans. Like many sea basses it is hermaphroditic. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded seaperch?
The Banded seaperch has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Banded seaperch live?
The Banded seaperch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Banded seaperch get?
The Banded seaperch grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Banded seaperch dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded seaperch is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Hypoplectrodes
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