Brown Sandfish [Ichthyscopus sannio]
Description
The Brown Sandfish, also known as Ichthyscopus sannio, is a species of sand stargazer that resides in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in the areas around Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines. It is characterized by its brown color and its unique ability to bury under the sand, with only its eyes and the top of its body visible. This species is typically found in sandy or muddy sea floors at depths between 50 to 100 meters. Its diet mainly consists of small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
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| Family |
Philichthyids
Philichthyidae
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| Genus |
Ichthyscopus
Ichthyscopus
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