Hypoplectrodes

Hypoplectrodes is a genus of fish in the family Serranidae, commonly known as groupers. These fish are found in the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting a variety of marine environments including reefs, rocky shores, and seagrass beds. They are characterized by their relatively small size, typically ranging from 10 to 40 centimeters in length, and their distinctive coloration.

Banded seaperch – Hypoplectrodes nigroruber

Redbanded perch – Hypoplectrodes huntii

Blackbanded Sea Perch, Black-banded Seaperch, Red-banded Sea Perch, Red-banded Sea-perch, Yellow-banded Seaperch, Yellow-banded Sea-perch, Blackbanded Seaperch – Hypoplectrodes semicinctum

Blackbanded seaperch – Hypoplectrodes annulatus

Common Names

Species within the genus Hypoplectrodes are commonly referred to as "dwarf groupers" or "anthias groupers."

Characteristics

Members of this genus exhibit several shared characteristics, including:

A compressed body shape
A small mouth with a prominent upper jaw
A single dorsal fin with a continuous, spiny anterior portion and a soft rayed posterior portion
A forked caudal fin
Vibrant coloration, often with bold stripes or patterns

Environments

Hypoplectrodes species are typically found in shallow, coastal waters. They prefer habitats with a high degree of cover, such as coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and seagrass beds. Some species may also inhabit estuaries or brackish waters.

References

FishBase
WoRMS