Reticulated Sandperch [Hemigadila reticulata]
Description
The Reticulated Sandperch, also known as Hemigadila reticulata, is a species of sandperch found in the western Pacific Ocean. It is found in reef environments at depths of 3 to 20 meters. This species reaches a maximum length of 8.6 centimeters. It is characterized by its elongated body which is covered with small, rough scales. The body is beige to grayish with a reticulated pattern.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Hemigadila
Hemigadila
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