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African Zoology 2012
A new sandperch, Parapercis maritzi (Teleostei: Pinguipedidae), from South AfricaKeywords: A new species of sandperch , Parapercis maritzi , Teleostei: Pinguipedidae , Transkei , Natal , The species differs from all other sandperches in its colouration , found on open sandy-rubble bottoms Abstract: ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A new species of sandperch, Parapsrcis mantz;, is described from 12 specimens from the outer shelf off Transkei and Natal. The species differs from all other sandperches in its colouration, particulars of its dentition, and meristics of its axial skeleton and squamation. It is one of the deep-water sand perches, and is found on open sandy-rubble bottoms of the outer shelf. *********** AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: 'n Nuwe spesie van die sandspiering, Parapercis maritzi, word van 12 eksemplare vanaf die buitenste plat aan die kus van Transkei en Natal beskryf. Die spesie verskil van al die ander sandspierings deur sy kleur, eienskappe van die tandformasie, en die meristieke van die aksiale geraamte en skubbe. Dit is een van die diepwater-sandspieringsen word gevind op die cop sanderige steenslagbodem van die buitenste plat.
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