species: Pteragogus cryptus in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Pteragogus cryptus


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Pteragogus
Species Pteragogus cryptus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 9.5 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • From 2 m to 67 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is a secretive species occurring on coral reefs where it hides among soft corals and benthic algae. (Fishbase)

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