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Monkeyface Prickleback

Cebidichthys violaceus

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LauraMaria
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LauraMaria
As ridiculous as the name sounds, this is indeed a monkeyface prickleback! Personally, I don't see the resemblance to monkeys at all haha :) They're native to the west coast of N America, and I know that Monterrey does indeed have some in their aquarium. What a cool fish!
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Monkeyface prickleback
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PublishedApril 8, 2013

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