Caracanthidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
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Also sometimes known as Orbicular Velvetfishes, these cryptic little animals live in the protective confines of branching stony coral colonies.
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Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: CORAL CROUCHERS
| Total known | Total profiles | |
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| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 1 | 0 |
| Species | 4 | 0 |
Feeding: Having relatively tiny mouths, they feed on small benthic invertebrates.
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Reference: Reef Fishes Volume 1
Facts about CaracanthidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Fishes + |
| Common name | CORAL CROUCHERS + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Indian Ocean +, and Pacific Ocean + |
| Reference | Reef Fishes Volume 1 + |