Dusky Morwong (species: Dactylophora nigricans) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Dactylophora nigricans
Dusky Morwong


©Sarah Speight: Dusky Morwong (Dactylophora nigricans)

©Julian Finn / Museum Victoria: Dusky Morwong (Dactylophora nigricans)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Cheilodactylidae
Genus Dactylophora
Species Dactylophora nigricans

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 120 cm (TL)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 60 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in seagrass beds and near rocky outcrops.

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