CLEARFIN SQUIRRELFISH

Neoniphon argenteus

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Neoniphon argenteus (Valenciennes, 1831)

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  - Ray-finned fishes +
    - Beryciformes +
      - Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes +
        
        Neoniphon +
        
        Clearfin squirrelfish
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Found mainly around oceanic islands (Ref. 9710). It is an uncommon inhabitant of reef flats, lagoon and semi-sheltered seaward reefs to depths over 20 m. Occurs with N. sammara in coral-rich areas with large staghorn Acropora corals. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 11889).

	Thalassoma purpureum (Forsskål, 1775) Surge wrasse
	Formica lasioides Emery, 1893
	Diplectrum labarum Rosenblatt & Johnson, 1974 Highfin sand perch
	Synodontis zambezensis Peters, 1852 Plain squeaker
	Sphaeramia nematoptera (Bleeker, 1856) Pajama cardinalfish

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