Biology:Plectrypops retrospinis

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Short description: Species of fish

Plectrypops retrospinis
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Holocentriformes
Family: Holocentridae
Genus: Plectrypops
Species:
P. retrospinis
Binomial name
Plectrypops retrospinis
(Guichenot, 1853)
Synonyms

Holocentrum retrospinis Guichenot, 1853

Plectrypops retrospinis, the cardinal soldierfish, is a species of soldierfish from the genus Plectrypops. It can be found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, in Bermuda, southern Florida, and from the Bahamas to Brazil .[2] It can be found in holes and caves in coral reefs. During the day, it remains in deep recesses.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2059653 entry