Parapercis ramsayi

Pinguipedidae
Spotted Grubfish, Ramsay's Grubfish, Spotted Weever
  • Parapercis ramsayi, Adult, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Photo: Ian Shaw
    Parapercis ramsayi, Adult, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Photo: Ian Shaw
  • Parapercis ramsayi, Adult, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Photo: Ian Shaw
    Parapercis ramsayi, Adult, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Photo: Ian Shaw
  • Parapercis ramsayi, Adult, Jervis Bay, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
    Parapercis ramsayi, Adult, Jervis Bay, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Temperate Australasia
Description
Distinctive arrangement of dark blotches aligned along the side of the white body, and thin lines of spots along the upper body surface. Sand or rubble patches in or near reef in temperate and subtropical eastern Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats in estuaries and coastal bays, almost always close to a rock refuge. The species is less common than the wavy grubfish in shallow water and more inclined to retreat into a refuge if approached. It is most abundant below 40 m depth.  
Information
  • Max Size: 20 cm
  • Sea Temperature Range: 15.8-24.6°C
  • Depth: 5-80 m
  • Habitat: Coral Reef, Rocky Reef, Soft sediment
Rarity
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Frequent (13% of sites)
    Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
  • Abundance: Few (2 per transect)
    Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney
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