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Common name
Dartfish |
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Scientific name
Aioliops megastigma
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Local name
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Taxonomic information
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| SubPhylum |
Vertebrata |
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| Class |
Actinopterygii |
| Order |
Perciformes |
| Family |
Ptereleotridae |
| Genus |
Aioliops |
| Species |
megastigma |
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Physical Description
Maximum size reaches 3.0 cm SL (male/unsexed). |
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Biology and Life History
Inhabits silty and sheltered reefs in a few meters depth. Swims in small groups near corals. |
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Habitat and Ecology
Reef-associated; marine. |
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Distribution
Western Central Pacific; in tropical waters. |
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Where it is found in El Nido
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Status
active |
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References
http://www.fishbase.ph/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?Genusname=Aioliops&Speciesname=megastigma |
Dartfish Images
Latest sightings
Total no. of sightings: 0
