Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Percopsiformes

Family: Percopsidae

Genus: Percopsis

Species: Percopsis transmontana (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1892)

Climate Zone

Biology

Occurs in quiet backwaters and pool margins of small to large rivers. Usually found near vegetation over sand.

Habitat

demersal

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless