Atlantic Longnose Butterflyfish [Centropages hamatus]
Description
Centropages hamatus, commonly known as the Atlantic Longnose Butterflyfish, is a marine copepod that inhabits the Atlantic Ocean. This species is known for its small size, typically measuring less than 2 millimeters. It prefers to live in the pelagic zone, feeding on phytoplankton and small particles. It is distinguished by a pair of long appendages, giving it the 'long nose' part of its common name.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Centropagidae
Centropagidae
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| Genus |
Centropages
Centropages
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