deepwater cardinal fish

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deepwater cardinal fish

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Also known as: Epigonidae

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Family Epigonidae (deepwater cardinal fishes) Marine, oceanic midwaters 1,000–1,200 metres (3,300–4,000 feet) deep. More than 6 infraorbital bones. About 6 genera, about 25 species. Family Moronidae (temperate basses) Eocene to present. 2 dorsal fins connected at their bases. Most species slim-looking basses; well-known food and game
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Family Epigonidae (deepwater cardinal fishes) Marine, oceanic midwaters 1,000–1,200 metres (3,300–4,000 feet) deep. More than 6 infraorbital bones. About 6 genera, about 25 species. Family Moronidae (temperate basses) Eocene to present. 2 dorsal fins connected at their bases. Most species slim-looking basses; well-known food and game
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