Stripey (species: Microcanthus strigatus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Microcanthus strigatus
Stripey


©John Turnbull: Stripey (Microcanthus strigatus), Fairy Bower, Manly

©Richard Ling: Juvenile Stripey (Microcanthus strigatus)

©Richard Ling: Stripey (Microcanthus strigatus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Kyphosidae
Genus Microcanthus
Species Microcanthus strigatus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 16 cm (TL)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 140 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Rocky and coral reefs in protected coastal and estuarine waters. It is seen in small to large aggregations. Juveniles often occur in rock pools.

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