Monocentridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Beryciformes, class . The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
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Cleidopus gloriamaris De Vis, 1882
Cleidopus gloriamaris, the pineapplefish, is a bioluminescent Australian coastal…
Monocentris japonica (Houttuyn, 1782)
Monocentris japonica, the pineconefish, is a small fish covered in black-outline…
Monocentridae animals belong to the Beryciformes order in the Animalia kingdom. The pineapplefish's scales are yellow to whitish with black rear margins, creating the distinct pattern that gives the species its common name. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Monocentridae is classified in the order Beryciformes, class , phylum Chordata. Its body is yellow, with distinct large scutes outlined in black.
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