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Sand Perch

Diplectrum formosum
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
Up to 12 inches
Appearance
  • Body and dorsal fins have dark-brown bars and orange and blue stripes
  • Head has many blue lines
  • Body is slender and cylindrical
  • Preopercle (cheek) with spines radiating from two clusters
  • Adults have elongated upper lobe of tail
Habitat
Coastal waters, including bays, seagrass beds and shallow banks.
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