Phaeoptyx conklini

FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
ApogonidaePhaeoptyx conklini(Silvester)1915Freckled Cardinalfish

Phaeoptyx conklini

Unique Characters: Many small dark spots on translucent pink body. Dark brown stripe along base of soft dorsal and anal fins. Dark blotch on caudal peduncle. Scales on body ctenoid. Median predorsal scales present;. Posterior margin of preopercle serrate. Pectoral-fin soft rays 11 or 12 (rarely 13). Membraneous ventral preopercular flap extending beyond posterior preopercle edge. Inner pelvic-fin ray connected by membrane to body along most or all its length.

Similar Species: None.

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