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Pseudupeneus

Pseudupeneus
Pseudupeneus maculatus.jpg
Spotted Goatfish (P. maculatus)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Pseudupeneus
Bleeker, 1862
Type species
Upeneus prayensis
G. Cuvier, 1829
Synonyms
  • Brachymullus Bleeker, 1876
  • Mullhypeneus Poey, 1868

Pseudupeneus is a genus native to the Atlantic Ocean and the eastern Pacific Ocean. the Atlantic and eastern Pacific. These fish inhabit mainly the coastal waters of continental shelves, but can be found in deep waters, as well.

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

*) LC - Least Concern
**) NE - Not Evaluated
T) Type species


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