Monocentris japonica | 水產百科網
Monocentrisjaponica,theJapanesepineapplefish,isapineconefishofthefamilyMonocentridae,foundinthetropicalIndo-WestPacificOceans,atdepths ...
Species of fish
Monocentris japonica, the Japanese pineapplefish, is a pinecone fish of the family Monocentridae, found in the tropical Indo-West Pacific Oceans, at depths between 2 and 100 m and can be found on both rocky and coral reefs. The fish is nocturnal and shelters in caves and under ledges during the day.[1]
Morphology[edit]The pineconefish is yellow with distinct large scales outlined in black.[1] It has light-producing organs filled with luminescent bacteria on each side of the lower jaw, the purpose of which is not known, but may help it to see at night or to attract prey. The fish grows to 17 cm, but is more commonly found up to 12 cm.[2]
Pinecone fish do not have scales, and are instead covered in scutes. Scutes are similar to scales and serve the same function. Unlike the sca...
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