Fleshfish (species: Dermatopsis macrodon) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Dermatopsis macrodon
Fleshfish


©John E. Randall: Fleshfish (Dermatopsis macrodon)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Ophidiiformes
Family Bythitidae
Genus Dermatopsis
Species Dermatopsis macrodon

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 10 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 10 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Common, secretive species of inshore reefs. Lives on rocky shores, often buried in sand, mud or silt below stones or other hard substrate (FishBase).

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