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Cylindrical Sandperch

Parapercis cylindrica

Description:

Also known as Cylindrical Grubfish, Cylindrical Weever, Yellowtail Grubfish, Yellowtail Sandperch, Yellowtail Weever, Sharpnose Grubfish, Sharpnose Sandperch and Sharpnose Weever. They feed on small animals and zooplankton, and grow to about 14cm in length.

Habitat:

Found singly or in small groups on sand and rubble areas in lagoons and coastal reefs. Widespread in the Western Pacific.

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2 Comments

Blogie
Blogie 12 years ago

Why thank you, Nicole! :)

Kittycat22
Kittycat22 12 years ago

Sweet you have some great pictures!

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Davao Del Norte, Philippines

Spotted on Dec 4, 2011
Submitted on Dec 5, 2011

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