Stripey
Microcanthus strigatus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 463
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The stripey (Microcanthus strigatus), also known as the footballer or convict fish, is a species of ray-finned fish, a sea chub from the subfamily Microcanthinae which is part of the family Kyphosidae. It is native to the Pacific Ocean where it has a wide range. This species may be found in the aquarium trade.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Stripey”.