Biology:Polylepion
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Polylepion is a genus of wrasses native to the Pacific Ocean.[1] It is also known as a bleeding wrasse. They are mostly found over sandy waters from Mexico to Nicaragua, including Cocos Island.
Etymology
'Polylepion' is derived from the Greek adjective 'polys' meaning many, and the noun 'lepion' meaning small scales; referring to the relatively numerous lateral-line scales exhibited by species of this genus.[2]
Species
The genus contains three species:[3]
| Species | Common name | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Polylepion cruentum
M. F. Gomon, 1977 |
bleeding wrasse | frameless |
| Polylepion gilmorei
Baldwin et al, 2023 |
Candystriped wrasse | frameless |
| Polylepion russelli
(M. F. Gomon & J. E. Randall, 1975) |
Russell's striped hogfish | frameless |
References
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). Species of Polylepion in FishBase. August 2013 version.
- ↑ "Polylepion russelli summary page" (in en). https://fishbase.mnhn.fr/summary/Polylepion-russelli.
- ↑ "Fish Identification". https://fishbase.se/identification/SpeciesList.php?genus=Polylepion.
Wikidata ☰ Q965082 entry
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