Inshore Sand Perch
NameInshore Sand Perch
Scientific NameDiplectrum formosum
Common NamesInshore Sand Perch, Sand Perch
FamilySerranidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Angelfish, Tangs, Triggerfish (cautiously), Other robust marine species too large to be eaten
Description
The Inshore Sand Perch is a small, predatory marine fish found over sandy and muddy bottoms in the Western Atlantic. It exhibits a mottled brown and tan coloration with distinctive dark bars and spots, often displaying iridescent blue or yellow markings on its head. This species is a protogynous hermaphrodite, maturing as a female and potentially changing to male later in life.
