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Dactylophora nigricans

(Dactylophora nigricans)

Description

Dactylophora nigricans, the Dusky morwong, is a species of morwong native to the western and southern coastal reefs of Australia where it is found down to about 60 metres (200 ft) in depth. This species grows to a length of 120 centimetres (47 in) TL and is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Cheilodactylidae
Genus:Dactylophora
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