 : The Sand Perches
|  |
| ||
|
Taxonomy:
Perciformes,
Sand Perches
(Pinguipedidae) General Information: There are 4 genera and 50 species of sand perches. They all have cylindrical bodies with pelvic fins anterior to the pectoral fins with a long continuous dorsal fin. Diet: This group feeds on small benthic invertebrates and fish. Final Note: The sand perches are considered hardy captive species. They are a threat to small invertebates in a mixed-species aquarium system. Examples at SeaScape Studio:
Back |
