Deepwater goblinfish [Pterois andover]
Description
The Deepwater goblinfish is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae, found in the Western Central Pacific. It inhabits deep waters, usually between 100 and 400 meters depth. The species is recognized by its elongated dorsal fin spines and unique coloration, typically red or pink with white fins.
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 |
Goblinfishes
Inimicus
|