Red Irish lord [Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus]
Description
The Red Irish lord is a species of fish in the family Cottidae found in the North Pacific. It inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests at depths up to 175 meters. It has a robust, spiny body and a large mouth. Its coloration can vary from red to brown or green, often with mottled patterns.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Poachers
Agonidae
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| Genus |
Sculpins
Hypsagonus
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