Spotted Sandfish [Ichthyscopus pollicaris]
Description
The Spotted Sandfish, scientifically known as Ichthyscopus pollicaris, is a marine species found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in areas around Indonesia, Philippines, and Papua New Guinea. The Spotted Sandfish is known for its peculiar, large, dark spots on its body. It is commonly found in sandy or muddy substrates at depths ranging from 80 to 100 meters. Its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and other invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
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| Family |
Philichthyids
Philichthyidae
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| Genus |
Ichthyscopus
Ichthyscopus
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