Roosterfish
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| Scientific name | Nematistius pectoralis |
|---|---|
| Higher classification | Nematistius |
| Rank | Species |
| Family | T. N. Gill |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Phylum | Chordata |
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| ID | 2916308 |
About Roosterfish
The roosterfish, Nematistius pectoralis, is a game fish found in the warmer waters of the East Pacific from Baja California to Peru. It is the only species in the genus Nematistius and the family Nematistiidae. It is distinguished by its "rooster comb", seven very long spines of the dorsal fin.
