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Updated 4/13/2020

Family Pinguipedidae

Sandperches

Slender benthic carnivores that prop themselves up using pelvic fins as they wait for small prey to pass by.  Only one Hawaiian species is found at diving depths.  They differ from Lizardfishes in having two dorsal fins and small mouths.

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Parapercis schauinslandi

REDSPOTTED SANDPERCH

 

INDO-PACIFIC

Parapercis millepunctata

BLACK-DOTTED SANDPERCH

 

 Parapercis clathrata

LATTICED SANDPERCH
Parapercis tetracantha

RETICULATED SANDPERCH

 

 Parapercis cylindrica

SHARPNOSE SANDPERCH
Parapercis hexophtalma

SPECKLED SANDPERCH

 

 Parapercis australis

AUSTRAL SANDPERCH