Author: Ramsay, 1881
FBname: Pearl perch
Comments: Found in coastal waters in moderate depths to 90 m on the continental shelf particularly close to submerged reefs, rock ledges or rough bottom (Ref. 27621).  This species is stated to be a midwater feeder (Ref. 27621).  The inside of the mouth is black and may luminescent at night (Ref. 27621).