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	Kingdom Animale | Phylum Chordata | Subphylum Vertebrata

Tigerfish Centrogenys vagiensis Family Serranidae These are bottom-dwelling fish on sand/mud substrates which mimic venomous scorpion fishes. They feed on small fish and prawns. They possess prickly dorsal spines which can inflict painful stings, but they are not true venomous fish as they do not have venom glands. (Length 4-6cm).

Introduction Shore environment

From A Guide to Seashore Life by Dr Leo W H Tan and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre