Hairtail blenny (species: Xiphasia setifer) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Xiphasia setifer
Hairtail blenny


©Klaus Stiefel: Hairtail blenny (Xiphasia setifer)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Blenniidae
Genus Xiphasia
Species Xiphasia setifer

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 53 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 20 m to 1190 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Occurs on open soft-bottom and mud habitats from shallow bays to deep water. Found in tube-like burrows in sand or mud bottoms (FishBase).

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