Florenciella lugubris

Florenciella lugubris

Endemic Epigonid Fish of the Indian Ocean

Cross-climate
Subtropical
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Elongated
Small

Florenciella lugubris is a species of deepwater cardinalfish native to the Indian Ocean, where it is found at depths from 150 to 800 m (490 to 2,620 ft). It grows to 10 cm (3.9 in) in TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Oceanic Basses
Family: Epigonidae
Genus: Florenciella
Maximum length: 10 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Indian Ocean: in tropical and subtropical waters. One record from 32°11'S, 59°30'E.

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