Spotted Sandperch
NameSpotted Sandperch
Scientific NameParapercis millepunctata
Common NamesSpotted Sandperch, Speckled Sandperch, Many-spotted Sandperch
FamilyPinguipedidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger gobies, Blennies, Tangs, Angelfish (non-dwarf), Hawkfish, Other sand-dwelling fish too large to be prey
Description
The Spotted Sandperch is a fascinating bottom-dwelling saltwater fish characterized by its elongated body and numerous small black spots on a light background. It is a predatory species that often buries itself in the sand, leaving only its head exposed, to ambush small fish and invertebrates. A deep sand bed is essential for its well-being in an aquarium.
