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> Microcanthus strigatus
Updated 12/30/2013
Family
Microcanthidae
Stripey
A small family of omnivores resembling butterflyfishes
but more closely related to chubs. Most
species are limited to subtropical waters
of Australia & New
Zealand. One species is rarely seen in Hawai'i. |
SUBTROPICAL PACIFIC / HAWAII
Microcanthus strigatus
STRIPEY
Kagokakidai
Rare alone
or in small aggregations under ledges on shallow murky reefs.
Relatively common in Japanese bays and harbors. A nocturnal
omnivore. Attains 6 inches. Restricted to subtropical
waters of Hawai'i, Japan,
China, Australia, and New Caledonia. |
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