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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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