Rubbish fish [Paracentropogon rubripinnis]
Description
The Rubbish fish is a species of waspfish in the family Tetrarogidae. It is found in the western Pacific, in areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. This species is a marine, reef-associated creature found at a depth range of 20 - 80 metres. It has a reddish-brown color and a long, slender body with a pointed snout.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
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| Genus |
Paracentropogon
Paracentropogon
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