Branchiostegus saitoi

Branchiostegus saitoi

Malacanthid Fish from the Pacific Ocean

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Southeast Asia
Elongated
Compressed cross-section
Medium
Tropical fish

Branchiostegus saitoi, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a tilefish belonging to the family Malacanthidae. It is found in the Philippines. This species reaches a length of 32.9 cm (13.0 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Malacanthidae
Genus: Branchiostegus
Maximum length: 32.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: possible endemic to the Philippines.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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