Red gurnard perch

Helicolenus percoides

Sharp venomous spines on fins

Red gurnard perch is a marine fish of Southwest Pacific. The species occupies marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 47 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Sebastidae
Genus: Helicolenus
Maximum length: 47 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand. Two forms of ocean perch are recognized in waters off New South Wales, Australia (Ref. 6390 ). They are referred to as 'inshore' and 'offshore' forms based on their preferred depth ranges (Ref. 6390 ). A closely related species, Helicolenus barathri , is known from New Zealand and its distribution may also include southern Australian waters (Ref. 30468 , 30471 ).

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