Caballeraxine [Caballeraxine]

Description

Caballeraxine is a genus within the Microcotylidae family, recognized by their slender, elongated bodies and a lack of distinct posterior attachment organs. They are marine parasites that specifically target the gills of fish, particularly those in warmer coastal waters. The genus is named after the prominent parasitologist G. Caballero y Caballero.

Species

Caballeraxine's Seahorse [Caballeraxine equus]

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Caballeraxine's Pipefish [Caballeraxine pipus]

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Caballeraxine's Ghost Pipefish [Caballeraxine spectrus]

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Taxonomy