Blue-barred parrotfish [Paracaesio kusakarii]
Description
The blue-barred parrotfish is a species native to the northwestern Pacific Ocean, specifically around Japan. They are found at depths of 120 to 200 m. The species can reach a length of up to 60 cm. This species is of importance to local commercial fisheries.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Snappers
Lutjanidae
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| Genus |
Paracaesio
Paracaesio
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