Spotty Seaperch, Hypoplectrodes wilsoni (Allen & Moyer 1980)
Spotty Seaperch, Hypoplectrodes wilsoni. Source: Rudie H. Kuiter / Aquatic Photographics. License: All rights reserved
Summary:
A pinkish-brown to brownish-orange seaperch with six indistinct brown bands along the side, indistinct diagonal brown bands on the head behind and in front of the eyes, and faint spotting in some individuals.
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Bray, D.J. 2018, Hypoplectrodes wilsoni in Fishes of Australia, accessed 19 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4379
Spotty Seaperch, Hypoplectrodes wilsoni (Allen & Moyer 1980)
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Distribution |
Endemic to south-western Australia, from Lucky Bay to Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Inhabits inshore rocky reefs, usually sheltering in caves and under ledges. |
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Features |
Dorsal fin X-XI, 17-18; Anal fin III, 8; Caudal fin 17; Pectoral fin 15–16; Pelvic fin I, 5; Lateral line scales 44–48. Body depth 36–44% SL; head length 42–46% SL; eye diameter 22–26% HL; preopercle with 2–3 large forward directed spines below. |
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Species Citation |
Ellerkeldia wilsoni Allen & Moyer 1980, Japanese Journal of Ichthyology 26(4): 329, figs 1-2. Type locality: Geographe Bay, Western Australia. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2018 |
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Spotty Seaperch, Hypoplectrodes wilsoni (Allen & Moyer 1980)
References
Allen, G.R. & Moyer, J.T. 1980. Ellerkeldia wilsoni, a new species of serranid fish from southwestern Australia. Japanese Journal of Ichthyology 26(4): 329-333 figs 1-2
Anderson, W.D. Jr & Heemstra, P.C. 1989. Ellerkeldia, a junior synonym of Hypoplectrodes, with redescriptions of the type species of the genera (Pisces: Serranidae: Anthiinae). Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 102(4): 1001-1017
Hutchins, J.B. 2001. Biodiversity of shallow reef fish assemblages in Western Australia using a rapid censusing technique. Records of the Western Australian Museum 20: 247-270
Hutchins, J.B. & Thompson, M. 1983. The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of South-western Australia. Perth : Western Australian Museum 103 pp. 345 figs.
Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. A comprehensive reference for divers and fishermen. Sydney, NSW, Australia : New Holland Publishers xvii, 434 pp.
Kuiter, R.H. 2004. Basslets, Hamlets and their relatives. A comprehensive guide to selected Serranidae and Plesiopidae. Chorleywood, UK : TMC Publishing 1, 216 pp.
Roberts, C.D. & Gomon, M.F. 2008. Families Polyprionidae, Serranidae and Callanthiidae. pp. 534-549 in Gomon, M.F., Bray, D.J. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). Fishes of Australia's Southern Coast. Sydney : Reed New Holland 928 pp.
