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41, Freshwater
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Dendrochirus brachypterus
("Brack-hip-tur-us") (Cuvier 1829), The Shortfin Dwarf or
Fuzzy Lion is a rarer, more heavy bodied dwarf, often showing up
with a good deal of yellow, brown and green mixed with red
markings. Brach dwarfs are aptly named in reference to their very
large pectoral fins with almost no emerging ray tips. This is one
of the most personable marine species, quickly getting to recognize
and respond to it's owners presence. Red Sea 08. |
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Dendrochirus zebra (Cuvier
1829), the Zebra Turkeyfish, is the most common dwarf lion is
similar in many ways and degrees to P. antennata and P.
sphex. The one sure distinguishing mark of D. zebra is
the presence of two white spheres on it's caudal peduncle. To
ten inches in length in the wild. Indo-West Pacific; Red Sea, East
Africa, to Southern Japan, Australia. Sipadan
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Dendronephthya sp.
Indo-West Pacific. Polyps in groups of varying number on the distal
branches of colonies. These are supported by internal and surface
(visible) sclerites. Feed on very fine plankton and dissolved
organic matter. Very difficult to maintain in captivity. Red
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Dendronephthya sp.
Indo-West Pacific. Polyps in groups of varying number on the distal
branches of colonies. These are supported by internal and surface
(visible) sclerites. Feed on very fine plankton and dissolved
organic matter. Very difficult to maintain in captivity. Red
Sea 08. |
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