Notopogon lilliei

Notopogon lilliei Regan, 1914 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Macroramphosidae (order Gasterosteiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the bellows fish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Notopogon lilliei Regan, 1914 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Gasterosteiformes, Notopogon lilliei exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Macroramphosidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Macroramphosidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.