Panama Fairy Basslet [Ridgewayia panamica]
Description
The Panama Fairy Basslet, or Ridgewayia panamica, is a marine fish species native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, especially around Panama. It is characterized by its rich purple coloration and small size, usually not exceeding 2.5 inches in length. This species prefers rocky reefs and is known to be a hardy species that can adapt to a variety of environmental conditions. Its diet consists primarily of small invertebrates and plant matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Ridgewayiidae
Ridgewayiidae
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| Genus |
Ridgewayia
Ridgewayia
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