Al Graham’s Sandperch, Parapercis algrahami Johnson & Worthington Wilmer 2018
Summary:
A sandperch with five narrow dark bars across the upper body and a dark spot dorsally on the caudal-fin base.
Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2018, Parapercis algrahami in Fishes of Australia, accessed 20 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4912
Al Graham’s Sandperch, Parapercis algrahami Johnson & Worthington Wilmer 2018
More Info
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Distribution |
Endemic to eastern Australia, from east of Dunk Island, Queensland, to off Newcastle, New South Wales, in depths of 67-333 m. |
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Features |
Six canine teeth in outer row at front of lower jaw, palatines with 1–2 rows of teeth, and predorsal scales extending far forward on the nape to the posterior portion of the interorbital region. |
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Etymology |
The species is named for Alastair (Al) Graham, Collection Manager at CSIRO Marine Research, Hobart, in honour of his longstanding efforts in building and maintaining Australian ichthyological collections and helpful co-operation with taxonomic research. |
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Species Citation |
Parapercis algrahami Johnson & Worthington Wilmer 2018, Zootaxa 4388 (2): 159, Figs. 1, 2A-D. Type locality: East of Coolum, Qld, Australia, 26°32'S, 153°39'E, depth 123 m. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2018 |
Al Graham’s Sandperch, Parapercis algrahami Johnson & Worthington Wilmer 2018
References
Johnson, J.W. & Worthington Wilmer, J. 2018. Three new species of Parapercis (Perciformes: Pinguipedidae) and first records of P. muronis (Tanaka, 1918) and P. rubromaculata Ho, Chang & Shao, 2012 from Australia. Zootaxa 4388 (2): 151–181 https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4388.2.1Abstract
Quick Facts
CAAB Code:37390029
Depth:67–333 m
Max Size:12.5 cm SL
Native:Endemic
Species Maps
CAAB distribution map