Xenocephalus [Xenocephalus]

Description

Xenocephalus represents a unique genus within the Stargazer family, with species known for their elongated bodies and distinctive head shapes. Unlike their relatives, members of this genus have a more eel-like appearance, with a pronounced tapering from head to tail. They share the characteristic predatory strategy of lying buried with only their eyes and part of the head exposed.

Species
Australian armored searobin
Australian armored searobin [Xenocephalus australiensis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Stargazers
Uranoscopidae
Statistics
  • Species 1