How to Identify Microdesmidae
Microdesmidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Perciformes, class . The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Microdesmidae Species
Nemateleotris decora Randall & Allen, 1973
Nemateleotris decora Randall & Allen, 1973
Nemateleotris decora, the elegant firefish, is a slender, colorful fish with dis…
Ptereleotris hanae (Jordan & Snyder, 1901)
Ptereleotris hanae (Jordan & Snyder, 1901)
Ptereleotris hanae is a western Pacific reef dartfish, found in the aquarium tra…
Ptereleotris evides (Jordan & Hubbs, 1925)
Ptereleotris evides (Jordan & Hubbs, 1925)
Ptereleotris evides, the blackfin dartfish, is a reef-dwelling dartfish native t…
Ptereleotris zebra (Fowler, 1938)
Ptereleotris zebra (Fowler, 1938)
Ptereleotris zebra is a reef-dwelling dartfish species found in the Indian and w…
Nemateleotris magnifica Fowler, 1938
Nemateleotris magnifica Fowler, 1938
Nemateleotris magnifica is a small Indo-Pacific fish with a color-graded body an…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Microdesmidae?
Microdesmidae animals belong to the Perciformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 8 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Microdesmidae?
Microdesmidae is classified in the order Perciformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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