Centriscidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Syngnathiformes, class . The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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Aeoliscus strigatus (Günther, 1861)
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Macroramphosus scolopax (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Centriscus scutatus Linnaeus, 1758
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Centriscidae animals belong to the Syngnathiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. They feature large eyes, long snouts, and a slender spine that protrudes from their dorsal side. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Centriscidae is classified in the order Syngnathiformes, class , phylum Chordata. Research by Barbara Zorica and Nedo Vrgoč identified three distinct morphological types: the scolopax type, the gracilis type, and the intermediate type.
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