Y-Barred Sandperch

Parapercis lata

Spotted Pinguipedid Fish of Central Pacific

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Parapercis lata, the y-barred sandperch, is a ray-finned fish species in the sandperch family, Pinguipedidae. It is found in the Eastern Central Pacific, Kiribati among other locations. This species reaches a length of 21.2 cm (8.3 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Pinguipedidae
Genus: Parapercis
Maximum length: 21.2 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Kiribati. Appears to be endemic to this part of the Pacific.

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