seaperch

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A name for the saddletail seaperch, a striking red fish with no stripes or spots caught in the tropical waters of northern Australia over reefs and soft bottoms. Is usually found at around 70 cm (28") in size, though the ones in the picture are smaller and provides well-flavoured, flaky meat. It is sometimes sold as red emperor.

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