Pearl Perch

Scientific name

Glaucosoma scapulare

Characteristics

They are pearlish-green-silver-grey in colour with golden-brown specks on the scales. Pearl Perch are characterised by a large, shiny mark behind the gill covers and a small, dark blotch at the rear of the dorsal fin rays. Anglers generally catch this species on offshore reefs using baits such as squid, octopus, prawns and small live bait. Pearl Perch is regarded as one of the best tasting fish in the ocean.

Size

Maximum weight of around 5.5 kg and 70 cm in length.

Distribution

Pearl Perch are found in small schools on deeper offshore reefs, between Port Macquarie in NSW and Rockhampton in Queensland.