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Silverbelly, Parequula melbournensis

Scientific name: Parequula melbournensis
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A Silverbelly at a depth of 5 m, Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia, June 17th, 2011. Image: Phil Mercurio
© Phil Mercurio

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  • Classification
    Genus
    Parequula
    Species
    melbournensis
    Family
    Gerreidae

Silverbelly, Parequula melbournensis


Gerreidae

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