Abyssal Dragonet [Foa abyssus]
Description
Abyssal Dragonet (Foa abyssus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Callionymidae. It is a marine, tropical fish. It is native to the Pacific Ocean, specifically in the Hawaiian Islands. It is a demersal fish, meaning it lives and feeds on or near the bottom of the seas. It has a unique distinction of having a long dorsal fin, often brightly colored.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Dragonets
Callionymidae
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| Genus |
Abyssal Dragonet
Bathycallionymus
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