
Dusky Morwong
Dactylophora nigricans
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,768
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
Description
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 known as morwongs. It is native to the western and southern coastal reefs of Australia. This species is the only known member of its genus.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Dusky morwong”.