Plectranthias inermis reaches 5 cm. Very small perchlet (Serranidae) Indo-Pacific with red-pink body with darker small red spots, yellow-tinged pectorals and caudal. Lives from 10 to 40 m in rocky areas, rubble, coralligenous and caves of rocky drop-offs. Extremely cryptic, hard to spot. Plectranthias genus has dozens of often undescribed species. Macro photo subject for pygmy Serranidae specialists.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Unarmed perchlet?
Unarmed perchlet (Plectranthias inermis) reaches 3–5 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Unarmed perchlet?
Unarmed perchlet is found between 10–40 m deep.
Is the Unarmed perchlet dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Unarmed perchlet?