Parapercis biordinis Allen, 1976

Family:  Pinguipedidae (Sandperches)
Max. size:  7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 130 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean:: Western Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Along side of body with 2 rows of dark brown spots about pupil size, each row continuing as 2 more spots in caudal fin. A series of small dusky spots near base of dorsal fin. Eye very large (diameter longer than snout, 2.7 to 2.95 times in head length) (Ref 42740).
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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