The stripey, also known as the footballer or convict fish, is a species of ray-finned fish, a sea chub from the subfamily Microcanthinae which is part of the family Kyphosidae. It is native to the Pacific Ocean where it has a wide range. This species may be found in the aquarium trade. It is the only known member of its genus.
Butterfly fish
species of fish
Categories:
Fish
Also known as:
English:
Stripey
Japanese:
駕篭担鯛カゴカキダイ
Japanese (Romanized):
kagokaki dai
Latin species name:
Microcanthus strigatus
Wikidata ID:
Q2110899
Wikipedia title:
Stripey
References:
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