ANIMAL SPECIES:Long-finned Perch, Caprodon longimanus (Gunther, 1859)
The Long-finned Perch has a long-based dorsal fin, and an emarginate caudal fin. Its pointed pectoral fins are longer than the head. Females are pink to red. Males are pinkish with yellow spots and a large dark blotch on the dorsal fin.
Identification
The Long-finned Perch has a long-based dorsal fin, and an emarginate caudal fin. Its pointed pectoral fins are longer than the head.
Females are pink to red. Males are pinkish with yellow spots and a large dark blotch on the dorsal fin.
Size range
The species grows to 58cm in length.Distribution
The Long-finned Perch occurs in Australia, New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands.
In Australia it is known from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.
Classification
- Species:
- longimanus
- Genus:
- Caprodon
- Family:
- Serranidae
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
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. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
- Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
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