Diploprion bifasciatum
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| Diploprion bifasciatum (Cuvier, 1828 )
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Diploprion bifasciatum, known commonly as the Barred Soapfish or Two-banded soapfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Serranidae.[1]
The Barred Soapfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region.[2]
This species reaches a length of 25 centimetres (9.8 in).[3]
Soap Fish get their name from toxins that, when released from their skin, resemble lathered soap.
References
- ^ http://www.fishbase.org/comnames/CommonNamesList.php?ID=6603&GenusName=Diploprion&SpeciesName=bifasciatum&StockCode=6924
- ^ http://www.fishbase.org/summary/6603
- ^ Burgess, W.E., H.R. Axelrod and R.E. Hunziker III, 1990. Dr. Burgess's Atlas der Meerwasser Aquarium Fische. Bede Verlag, Kollnburg, Germany.
External links
- http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=277235
- http://australianmuseum.net.au/Barred-Soapfish-Diploprion-bifasciatum-Kuhl-Hasselt-1828/
- Photos of Diploprion bifasciatum on Sealife Collection
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