Cat-eLog Right Doradidae Right Astrodoradinae Right The genus Physopyxis

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Identification Physopyxis can be distinguished from the other Doradidae by the miniature size (adults generally less than 31 mm SL) and a unique combination of additional features: extreme development of the exposed pectoral girdle; well developed coracoid process longer than the postcleithral process; anterior plate of the nuchal shield absent; dorsal spine serrated only along the basal portion of its anterior margin; two infraorbital bones in young that become fused into a single plate in adult specimens; pectoral spine reaching to base of anal fin.
Breeding Unreported in the aquarium.
Size Smallest 22mm, largest 35mm, average 26mm, most commonly 35mm. All SL.
Species There are 3 "species" in the database
Keepers 1 species (33%) are being kept by registered keepers
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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Physopyxis lyraPhysopyxis lyra
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