Atypichthys strigatus
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| Atypichthys strigatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Centrarchiformes |
| Family: | Kyphosidae |
| Genus: | Atypichthys |
| Species: | A. strigatus |
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| Atypichthys strigatus (Günther, 1860) | |
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Atypichthys strigatus, commonly known as the mado, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Microcanthidae. This fish is endemic to Eastern Australia.
This species grows to ~20 cm. It has a silver body with dark brown to black stripes, and yellow fins.[2]
Distribution
The mado is endemic to Australia.[2]
Behaviour
A. strigatus forms large schools.
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