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]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Stargazers
Uranoscopidae
Statistics
  • Species 1