Sharpnose Sandperch

Parapercis cylindrica is a species of sandperch belonging to the family Pinguipedidae.

Description

Parapercis cylindrica can reach a length of 23 cm. It shows a series of quadrangular dark brown blotches along the body. The largest blotches are joined by dark brown stripes. A narrow dark brown bar is located below middle of eye. Caudal fin is usually yellowish.

Distribution

This species can be found Western Pacific, from Australia to Fiji, southern Japan, northern Sulawesi and Marshall Islands.

Habitat

Perapercis cylindrica is a species associated to shallow reef. It usually can be found in lagoon and seaward reefs on sand and seagrass, at depths between 1 and 20 m.

Etymology

The genus name Parapercis comes from the Greek words «para» meaning «the side of» and «perke» meaning «perch».