Longfin Perch, Caprodon longimanus (Günther, 1859)
Scientific name: Caprodon longimanus
Alternative name/s:
Pink Maomao
Pink Maomao
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A female Longfin Perch caught on hook and line by S. Wilson at a depth between 100 m and 150 m, south-west of Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, December 2001.
Image: Geoff Kelly
© Geoff Kelly
© Geoff Kelly
Fast Facts
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Classification
- Genus
- Caprodon
- Species
- longimanus
- Family
- Serranidae
- Order
- Perciformes
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum
- Vertebrata
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Kingdom
- Animalia
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- Size Range
- The species grows to 58 cm in length.
Introduction
The Longfin Perch has a long-based dorsal fin, and an emarginate caudal fin. The species occurs in Australia, New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands.
Identification
The Longfin Perch has a long-based dorsal fin, and an emarginate caudal fin. Its pointed pectoral fins are longer than the head. Females are pink to red. Males are pinkish with yellow spots and a large dark blotch on the dorsal fin.
Distribution
The Longfin Perch occurs in Australia, New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. In Australia it is known from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia
References
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
- Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
