Centropages [Centropages]

Description

Centropages is a genus of copepods belonging to the family Centropagidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their slender bodies and long antennae which they use for swimming. They are predominantly found in marine environments and are an important part of the zooplankton community, serving as a crucial food source for many fish and other marine organisms. The species within this genus vary in size and can be found in different habitats ranging from coastal areas to the open ocean.

Species
Atlantic Longnose Butterflyfish
Atlantic Longnose Butterflyfish [Centropages hamatus]
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Southern Longnose Butterflyfish
Southern Longnose Butterflyfish [Centropages furcatus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Calanoida
Calanoida
Family Centropagidae
Centropagidae
Statistics
  • Species 2