Pseudupeneus | |
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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 |
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Synonyms | |
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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