Pinecone fishes facts for kids
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Pinecone fish, Monocentris japonica | |
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Beryciformes
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Monocentridae
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Cleidopus |
Pinecone fishes are small and unusual fish of the family Monocentridae. The family contains just four species. They live in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. Pinecone fishes are popular in aquariums, but are expensive and a challenge for the hobbyist.
The pineapplefish, Cleidopus gloriamaris, is the largest species, reaching up to 30 centimetres (12 in) in length.
Life history
Pinecone fishes live in ledges and caves, rocky and coral reefs over a hard bottom. Pinecone fishes are nocturnal.
Species
- Genus Cleidopus
- Pineapplefish, Cleidopus gloriamaris De Vis, 1882.
- Genus Monocentris
- Monocentris japonica (Houttuyn, 1782).
- Monocentris neozelanicus (Powell, 1938).
- Monocentris reedi Schultz, 1956.
See also
In Spanish: Monocentridae para niños
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