Tropical Pacific Reefs

Bearded Soapfish

Anilao, Philippines

Bearded Soapfish

Scientific Name: Pogonoperca punctata

Order: Perciformes

Family: Grammistidae

Category: Soapfishes

Also known as: Spotted Soapfish

Size: Up to 14 in. (35 cm)

Depth: 40-300 ft. (12-90 m)

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific, Australia, French Polynesia

Soapfishes