Monocentridae
family of fishes
Pinecone fishes are small and unusual fish of the family Monocentridae. The family contains just four species. They live in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. Pinecone fishes are popular in aquariums, but are expensive and a challenge for the hobbyist.
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| Pinecone fish, Monocentris japonica | |
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Cleidopus | |
The pineapplefish, Cleidopus gloriamaris, is the largest species, reaching up to 30 centimetres (12 in) in length.[1]
Life history change
Pinecone fishes live in ledges and caves, rocky and coral reefs over a hard bottom. Pinecone fishes are nocturnal.
Species change
- Genus Cleidopus
- Pineapplefish, Cleidopus gloriamaris De Vis, 1882.
- Genus Monocentris
- Monocentris japonica (Houttuyn, 1782).
- Monocentris neozelanicus (Powell, 1938).
- Monocentris reedi Schultz, 1956.
References change
- ↑ Paxton, John R. (1998). Paxton, J.R. & Eschmeyer, W.N. (ed.). Encyclopedia of Fishes. San Diego: Academic Press. pp. 161–162. ISBN 0-12-547665-5.
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