
Whitestripe sandperch Parapercis xanthozona
Dauin, Oct, 2012.
A sandperch of the Pinguipedidae family. Whitish to brownish. About 6 U-shaped dark saddles on back and about 10 bars on lower side. Whitish stripe from pectoral fin to upper tail base. Orange bands on cheek.
Habitat:
Solitary or form small groups. Silty bottoms near reefs in 10-25 m. Indo Pacific.
Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
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Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Oct 1, 2012 03:39 in Unnamed Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.