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Pinecone fishes
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Pinecone fish, Monocentris japonica
Scientific classification
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Order:
Beryciformes
Family:
Monocentridae
Genera

Cleidopus
Monocentris
See text for species.

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.

Monocentris japonica
Monocentris japonica

Life history

Pinecone fishes live in ledges and caves, rocky and coral reefs over a hard bottom. Pinecone fishes are nocturnal.

Species

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Monocentridae para niños

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