Hypoplectrodes wilsoni (Allen & Moyer, 1980)
Spotty seaperch

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 22 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: western Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Pinkish brown to brownish orange, with six faint brown bands extending across body and several diffuse brown diagonal bands behind and in front of eyes on head; faint spotting also present in some individuals; fins pale (Ref. 33839).
Biology:  Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300), in caves and beneath ledges (Ref. 33839). Probably also at depths greater than 22 m (Ref. 33839). Secretive (Ref. 33839). Feeds on small fishes (Ref. 33839).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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