Diplectrum pacificum Meek & Hildebrand, 1925

Inshore sand perch


Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
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Found on sand and muddy-sand bottoms. Juveniles and small adults are found on fine sand near the coast. Lives to about 6 years (reaching a SL of 20 cm). Feeds on fishes and crustaceans. A synchronous hermaphrodite.