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    Which of the following genera is called pink perch?
    Question

    Which of the following genera is called pink perch?

    A.

    Parascolopsis

    B.

    Pentapodus

    C.

    Nemipterus

    D.

    Scolopsis

    Correct option is B


    Correct Answer: (b) Pentapodus
    Explanation:
    → Pentapodus species are commonly referred to as pink perch due to their pinkish coloration and perch-like morphology.
    → Important reef-associated food fishes.
    → Widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific.
    Information Booster:
    → Belong to the family Nemipteridae (threadfin breams).
    → Recognized for elongated fin rays and compressed bodies.
    → Highly valued in coastal fisheries.
    Additional Information (Other Options):
    (c) Nemipterus – threadfin breams.
    (a) and (d) – related genera but not called pink perch.

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