The Brownbarred perchlet (Plectranthias nanus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The brownbarred perchlet is a small perchlet (Serranidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a stocky, red-brown barred body and large eyes. As a secretive bottom-dweller it lives in crevices and holes of coral and rocky reefs to about sixty-five metres deep and snaps at small zooplankton and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brownbarred perchlet?
The Brownbarred perchlet has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Brownbarred perchlet live?
The Brownbarred perchlet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Brownbarred perchlet get?
The Brownbarred perchlet grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Brownbarred perchlet dangerous to humans?
No, the Brownbarred perchlet is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Plectranthias
More from the family Serranidae
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