Kraemeriidae
fish family
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The Kraemeriidae family, also known as sandfishes or sand gobies, consists of rare, small, elongated fish. They are found in the Indo-Pacific region and are characterized by separate pelvic fins and a large, pointed chin that forms the terminal end of the head. Their eyes are small and located on top of their heads. This family comprises two genera and approximately eight species.1
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