Key Identification Features
- The caudal fin is distinctly forked.
- They have a distinct black edge along the caudal fin and the soft dorsal fin.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Latridae
Latridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Perciformes, class . The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Latridae Species
Morwong fuscus (Castelnau, 1879)
Morwong fuscus (Castelnau, 1879)
Morwong fuscus, the red morwong, is a fish species native to the southwestern Pa…
Latridopsis forsteri (Castelnau, 1872)
Latridopsis forsteri (Castelnau, 1872)
Latridopsis forsteri is a silver-grey ray-finned fish found in coastal reef wate…
Morwong ephippium (McCulloch & Waite, 1916)
Morwong ephippium (McCulloch & Waite, 1916)
Morwong ephippium, the painted moki, is a reef fish of the southwestern Pacific …
Latridopsis ciliaris (Forster, 1801)
Latridopsis ciliaris (Forster, 1801)
Latridopsis ciliaris, the blue moki, is a mostly New Zealand fish found in shall…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Latridae?
Latridae animals belong to the Perciformes order in the Animalia kingdom. The caudal fin is distinctly forked. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Latridae?
Latridae is classified in the order Perciformes, class , phylum Chordata. They have a distinct black edge along the caudal fin and the soft dorsal fin.
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