Diplectrum conceptione (Valenciennes, 1828)
Sand-perch
Diplectrum conceptione
photo by Eakins, R.

Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific. Needs a better reference.
Diagnosis:  Body elongate, moderately deep, and not very compressed; caudal peduncle not very deep; preopercular angle with a "spur" consisting of 2 large, central spines with 1 or 2 spines above and below; anal rays 7; body grayish brown; flanks with indistinct, dark, double, vertical bars and a yellow spot above and ahead the anus; medial line of belly yellow; anal fin yellow (Ref. 55763).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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