Butterfly Whiptail (species: Pentapodus setosus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Pentapodus setosus
Butterfly Whiptail


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Nemipteridae
Genus Pentapodus
Species Pentapodus setosus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 18 cm (Standard length)

Depth range

  • From 5 m to 50 m

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Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in silty coastal bays to deep muddy habitats offshore. Swims on open substrate adjacent to reefs, usually in small aggregations. Often with large bottom feeders such as stingrays to catch disturbed prey. (Fishbase)

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