Animal Species:Whitestreak Grubfish, Parapercis stricticeps (De Vis, 1884)

Alternative Name/s

Black-barred Weever

Identification

The White-streaked Grubfish can be recognised by its colouration. It is dusky above with saddle-shaped areas of dark brown mottling. The lower sides have dark blotches joined by lines.

Size range

The species grows to 18 cm in length.

Distribution

The species occurs in coastal marine waters of Australia and possibly New Caledonia. In Australia it is known from southern Queensland to the central coast of New South Wales.

The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information.  Source: Atlas of Living Australia.

Distribution by collection data

Ozcam map of Whitestreak Grubfish specimens in the Australian Museum.

What does this mean?

Habitat

The species is found on coral and rocky reefs, often on rubbly or sandy seabeds.

Classification

Species:

stricticeps

Genus:

Parapercis

Family:

Pinguipedidae

Order:

Perciformes

Class:

Actinopterygii

Subphylum:

Vertebrata

Phylum:

Chordata

Kingdom:

Animalia

What does this mean?

References

1. 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.
2. Kuiter, R.H. 1992. Tropical Reef-Fishes of the Western Pacific. Indonesia and adjacent Waters. Penerbit PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama. Pp. 314.
3. Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
4. Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.

Mark McGrouther , Collection Manager, Ichthyology
Last Updated: 15 February 2013

Tags Fishes, Ichthyology, Whitestreak Grubfish, Parapercis stricticeps, Pinguipedidae, brown, white, red, long and skinny, 10 cm - 30 cm, stripes or bands, coral reef, rocky reef, marine, adult,