Cytherid Snapper [Idiastion cythera]
Description
The Cytherid Snapper is a marine species found in the Western Indian Ocean. It is primarily found in rocky habitats and on coral reefs. It has a unique combination of brown and yellow stripes on its body, which distinguishes it from other species in its genus. It is a carnivorous fish that feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
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| Genus |
Idiastion
Idiastion
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