Goniistius, a clade within the Cheilodactylidae, traditionally classified as members of the genus Cheilodactylus, classified by some authorities as a genus within the family Latridae. Its …

Morwong is a genus of marine ray-finned fish traditionally classified as a subgenus within the genus Cheilodactylus and as belonging to the family Cheilodactylidae found in oceans off …

The red morwong (Cheilodactylus (Morwong) fuscus), also known as the sea carp, is a species of marine ray finned fish traditionally regarded as belonging to the family Cheilodactylidae, the …

The Hawaiian Morwong (Goniistius vittatus) is a captivating species that lives in the vibrant waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. With its unique …

Morwongs are an unusual and sometimes comical-looking group of fishes found in subtropical and warm temperate seas. Their high, laterally compressed bodies are typically marked with …

The Banded Morwong can be recognised by its distinctive pattern of seven or eight broad dark coloured bands. Many species of Morwongs (family Cheilodactylidae) are known to have …

Aug 9, 2021 · Morwongs are ray-finned fishes from the family Cheilodactylidae. They are species of fish found in shallow and temperate waters of southeastern Australia and New Zealand. The …

The dusky morwong (Dactylophora nigricans) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, traditionally regarded as belonging to the family Cheilodactylidae, the members of which are commonly …

Western Pacific: eastern Australia and northeastern New Zealand. Adults found on exposed rocky reefs down to about 30 m; juveniles on coastal reefs, amongst algae. Hoese, D.F., D.J. Bray, …

Genus Morwong Summary: A genus of latrid fishes with the following combination of characters: dorsal-fin elements XVI – XVIII, 30–35; anal-fin elements III, 8–9; lateral-line scales 59–66; …