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Wrymouth

Cryptacanthodes maculatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Cryptacanthodidae ›Genus: Cryptacanthodes

About

The wrymouth, Cryptacanthodes maculatus, sometimes called ghostfish, is a slim, eel-like creature belongs to the wrymouth family Cryptacanthodidae. It outgrows the blennies, its relatives, and may reach a length of 97 centimetres (38 in) TL A low spiny dorsal fin stands along the entire back. This includes about 70 spines and unites with the caudal and anal fins. Small eyes lie near the top of its big head. The mouth slants sharply above a ponderous lower jaw....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wrymouth?
The scientific name of Wrymouth is Cryptacanthodes maculatus.
What kingdom does Wrymouth belong to?
Wrymouth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Wrymouth belong to?
Wrymouth belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Wrymouth belong to?
Wrymouth belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Wrymouth belong to?
Wrymouth belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Wrymouth belong to?
Wrymouth belongs to the family Cryptacanthodidae.
What genus does Wrymouth belong to?
Wrymouth belongs to the genus Cryptacanthodes.