Stephanolepis
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| Scientific name | Stephanolepis |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Tetraodontiformes |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Filefish |
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| ID | 2011298 |
About Stephanolepis
Stephanolepis is a genus of bony fish in the family Monacanthidae, the filefishes. Members of this genus are unusual-shaped fish and have a very rough skin which gives them their common name. They are laterally flattened and deep bodied with long dorsal and anal fins and a fan-shaped tail.