Siphonognathus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Perciformes |
Family: | Odacidae |
Genus: |
Siphonognathus J. Richardson, 1858 |
Type species | |
Siphonognathus argyrophanes J. Richardson, 1858 |
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Synonyms | |
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Siphonognathus is a genus of weed whitings endemic to Southern Australian coastal waters. These fish are characterized by their extremely elongate bodies and live primarily in seagrass beds.
There are currently six recognized species in this genus: