Glaucosoma scapulare Ramsay, 1881 Pearl perch |
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Yau, B. |
Family: | Glaucosomatidae (Pearl perches) | |||
Max. size: | 70 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,300.0 g; max. reported age: 19 years | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 90 m, | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: Rockhampton, Queensland to Port Jackson, New South Wales (Ref. 27621). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. One dark vertical band through eye which may disappear with an increase in size; 11 dorsal fin rays and 9 anal fin rays. Supraclavicle (shoulder-bone) developed into a prominent bony shield. | |||
Biology: | Found in coastal waters in moderate depths to 90 m on the continental shelf particularly close to submerged reefs, rock ledges or rough bottom (Ref. 27621). This species is stated to be a midwater feeder (Ref. 27621). The inside of the mouth is black and may luminescent at night (Ref. 27621). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |