Northern Pearl Perch
Glaucosoma buergeri
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146 m
Description
Body silvery-grey with about 10 narrow stripes (becoming indistinct or completely disappearing with age), a broad dark band through the eye, a dark blotch on the back at the base of last dorsal-fin ray, fins greyish. The eye-band and narrow stripes are well defined in juveniles, and the stripes are much narrower than the pale interspaces.
Differs from the Pearl Perch (G. scapulare). in lacking the pearly suprascapular or "shoulder" bone.
Distribution
Western Pacific: Western Australia from Koks Island, Shark Bay northwards to Cape Talbot; Japan from Kochi Prefecture, Ryukyu Islands southwards and along the north China coast to Taiwan and Vietnam.
Colors
Edible
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Group
Poisonous
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Pearl Perch dangerous?
Northern Pearl Perch is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Northern Pearl Perch?
How deep does Northern Pearl Perch live?
Northern Pearl Perch can be found at depths of up to 146 meters.