Snipefish [Macroramphosus scolopax]
Description
The Snipefish, sometimes considered a type of Shrimpfish, is found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. It prefers deeper waters, often between 200 to 700 meters. It is characterized by a long, slender, and laterally compressed body, a long tubular snout, and a single, prominent, upright spine on the back. Unlike other Shrimpfishes, the Snipefish swims in a horizontal position.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathiformes
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| Family |
Shrimpfishes
Centriscidae
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| Genus |
Shrimpfishes
Aeoliscus
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