Centriscidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
[edit] Overview
Curious looking fishes that hang head-down in the water column, ready to snatch small zooplankton prey items. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade.
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Native range:
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: SHRIMPFISHES and SNIPEFISHES
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 5 | 0 |
| Species | 15 | 0 |
Reference: Reef Fishes Volume 1
Facts about CentriscidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Fishes + |
| Common name | SHRIMPFISHES and SNIPEFISHES + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Indo-Pacific + |
| Reference | Reef Fishes Volume 1 + |