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Speckled sandperch

Parapercis hexophtalma

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

A slender, somewhat cylindrical fish.

Habitat:

Great Barrier Reef.

Species ID Suggestions

Speckled sandperch

Parapercis hexophtalma

Comments (3)

Thanks Elsa, the sandperch looks like a good match. I'll do a bit more research.
I think this might be a sandperch of some sort http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandperch You have a great collection of photos and animals! :)
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PublishedMarch 24, 2011

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