Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Central Pacific Ocean: Cook Islands.
Size: 3 inches (6 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits caves and areas under ledges in deep, slightly cooler waters on rocky reefs, and feeds mainly on smaller fishes and crustaceans.
General Husbandry: Has a reddish pink body with large orange-red spots. Not normally collected for the trade. When available, very expensive!
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Serranidae
Subfamily: Grammistinae
Genus: Belonoperca
FYI: As of mid 2016, little hobbyist husbandry exists for this species, yet should be similar to many others in this family. When more data is available, will update this species.
Temperature Range: 71 - 79°F (21 – 26°C).
Shown here for identification only.
