Marshall Islands Sand Perches (Pinguipedidae)

The Sand Perches kind of resemble lizardfish in their habit of sitting on the bottom waiting for prey. So far just two species have been found at Kwajalein and one more in Ailuk Atoll.


Parapercis clathrata


Parapercis clathrata

Parapercis cylindrica

Parapercis millepunctata

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