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 [Xenocephalus australiensis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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Family |
Stargazers
Uranoscopidae
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Statistics
- Species 1