Glaucosoma scapulare Ramsay, 1881
Pearl perch
Glaucosoma scapulare
photo by Yau, B.

Family:  Glaucosomatidae (Pearl perches)
Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,300.0 g; max. reported age: 19 years
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 90 m,
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Rockhampton, Queensland to Port Jackson, New South Wales (Ref. 27621).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. One dark vertical band through eye which may disappear with an increase in size; 11 dorsal fin rays and 9 anal fin rays. Supraclavicle (shoulder-bone) developed into a prominent bony shield.
Biology:  Found in coastal waters in moderate depths to 90 m on the continental shelf particularly close to submerged reefs, rock ledges or rough bottom (Ref. 27621). This species is stated to be a midwater feeder (Ref. 27621). The inside of the mouth is black and may luminescent at night (Ref. 27621).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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