Hypoplectrodes maccullochi
Halfbanded Seaperch
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Perciformes
Family
Serranidae
Genus
Hypoplectrodes
Species
Hypoplectrodes maccullochi
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Up to 45 cm (TL) - applies to Commonly around 20cm TL.
Depth range
- From 5 m to 50 m
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
Banded Seaperch (species: Hypoplectrodes nigroruber)
Hypoplectrodes nigroruber is larger, less common and a deeper red. It also hides in crevices and overhangs rather than sitting out in the open like Hypoplectrodes maccullochi. (John Turnbull)
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
Inhabits shallow coastal and estuarine rocky reefs. Common in sponge areas, sometimes in loose aggregations. It is common in the Sydney region where it is often seen perched on ledges and sponges.
