Neoclinus okazakii
with fine ocular epithelial flap
| Scientific name | Neoclinus okazakii |
| English name | Neoclinus okazakii |
| Japanese name | 荒磯苔銀宝 |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Classification details | Perciformes Chaenopsidae |
| Full length | about 10cm |
| Distribution | Pacific coast. |
Characteristics
A fish of the bryophyte family characterized by three (4) pairs of ocular epithelial flaps. The body is long and slender, with dark brown spots lined up on a light brown ground. Body color varies considerably from individual to individual. There is a rounded spot on the dorsal fin.
Although it was difficult to identify it, I judged it to be a moss ginkgo because the base of the pectoral fin was black.
Ecology
Found on reefs and tidal pools. Often only the face is sticking out of the hole. The individual I photographed came out of the hole as the tide began to recede. Open and close your mouth, roll your eyes.
Habitat
Miura Peninsula Arasaki
I took a picture of the place where it came out to the tide pool. Ii had its mouth open and closed.
Video
the video of the Neoclinus okazakii.
It seemed to be aiming for food with its mouth open.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Neoclinus okazakii.
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