Neoniphon argenteus
Object detail
Description
This fish specimen was found off the shore of Papua New Guinea. It was originally classified as "Holocentrus angustifrons", but has been reclassified as "Neoniphon argenteus".
Otherwise known as the smooth squirrelfish. Commonly found in warm tropical waters.
Otherwise known as the smooth squirrelfish. Commonly found in warm tropical waters.
Subphylum
Class
Taxonomic classification
Neoniphon argenteus
Common name
Smooth Squirrelfish
Classification type status
Department
Natural Science/Zoology
Collection
Accession date
10 Apr 1913
Accession no
I1115
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