Comet [Calloplesiops altivelis]
Description
The Comet is a sleek, fast-moving fish that can look like a streak of color as it darts through the water. Divers may see it cruising near reef edges or hovering in small groups, often pausing briefly before shooting off again. Its streamlined body and energetic behavior make it one of the more dynamic reef encounters.
Where To See Comet
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Uncertain Placement Egg-Laying Ray/Fish Group
Ovalentaria incertae sedis
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| Family |
Roundheads
Plesiopidae
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| Genus |
Calloplesiops
Calloplesiops
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