Barbeled dragonfish [Eurypegasus draconis]
Description
The Barbeled Dragonfish is a species of marine fish in the family Pegasidae, found in tropical oceans worldwide. It has a small, elongated body with large pectoral fins. Its most distinctive feature is the presence of a barbel attached to the chin, which it uses to probe the sea floor for food. It generally inhabits sandy or muddy sea floors near coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Shortdragonfishes
Idiacanthidae
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| Genus |
Shortdragonfishes
Idiacanthus
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