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Parascolopsis rufomaculata

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Parascolopsis rufomaculata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Spariformes
Family: Nemipteridae
Genus: Parascolopsis
Species:
P. rufomaculatus
Binomial name
Parascolopsis rufomaculatus

Parascolopsis rufomaculatus, commonly known as red-spot dwarf monocle bream, is a fish very similar to its close relative Parascolopsis tanyactis, except for the fact that the fourth and fifth dorsal rays are not elongated, and it has a broad golden stripe along the middle of its back.[1] It can be found in the Eastern Indian Ocean.[2]

References

  1. ^ Allen, Gerry (2000). "Marine Fishes of South-East Asia". Singapore: Periplus Editions ltd. p. 138.
  2. ^ "Parascolopsis rufomaculatus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-10-24.