Biology:Muraenesox

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Short description: Genus of fishes

Muraenesox
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Muraenesox cinereus
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Muraenesocidae
Genus: Muraenesox
McClelland, 1844[1]
Species

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Muraenesox is a small genus of eels found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It currently has three described species as most species have been moved to other genera. Members are found in the Indo-West Pacific.[2]

Species

  • Muraenesox bagio (F. Hamilton, 1822) (Common Pike Conger)
  • Muraenesox cinereus (Forsskål, 1775) (Daggertooth Pike Conger)
  • Muraenesox yamaguchiensis Katayama & Takai, 1954

References

  • Van der Land, J.; Costello, M.J.; Zavodnik, D.; Santos, R.S.; Porteiro, F.M.; Bailly, N.; Eschmeyer, W.N.; Froese, R. (2001). Pisces, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 357–374

Wikidata ☰ Q4514834 entry