Banded Seaperch, Hypoplectrodes nigroruber (Cuvier, 1828)

ANIMAL SPECIES:Banded Seaperch, Hypoplectrodes nigroruber (Cuvier, 1828)

The Banded Seaperch has a variable base colour, living on coastal rocky reefs and is endemic to Australian waters.

Identification

The Banded Seaperch has four dark bands crossing the body and large, bulging eyes on top of the head. The base colour is variable from whitish to yellow, green or red.

Size range

The species grows to 30 cm in length.

Distribution by collection data

Biomaps map of Banded Seaperch specimens in the Australian Museum collection.

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Habitat

The Banded Seaperch is endemic to Australia. It occurs from northern New South Wales, around the temperate south of the country, including Tasmania, to south-western Western Australia.

Behaviour and adaptations

Seasonality

It lives on coastal rocky reefs to depths of 30 m.

Classification

Species:: nigroruber
Genus:: Hypoplectrodes
Family:: Serranidae
Order:: Perciformes
Class:: Actinopterygii
Subphylum:: Vertebrata
Phylum:: Chordata
Kingdom:: Animalia

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References

Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
Kuiter, R.H. in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & R.H. Kuiter (Eds). 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. State Print, Adelaide. Pp. 992.
Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.

Mark McGrouther , Collection Manager, Ichthyology
Last Updated: 25 August 2011

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