title: Parapercis maritzi
text: # Parapercis maritzi
  
  Parapercis maritzi is a fish species in the sandperch family, Pinguipedidae. It is found in South African part of the Indian Ocean. This species can reach a length of 11.4 centimetres (4.5 in) TL.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The fish is named in honor of Willie Maritz, the Curator of the East London Aquarium in South Africa.
  
  