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Taxa named by Georges Cuvier

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Paracirrhites arcatus
species of fish
Tentacled flathead
species of fish
Sitana
Sitana is a genus of lizards, collectively known as the fan-throated lizards, in the family Agamidae. They are found in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. The genus comprises fourteen species, including several recently discovered ones, two of which are from Sri Lanka. In 2016, a new genus named Sarada was erected, consisting of one former Sitana species and two newly described ones. Sarada is the sister genus of Sitana. Together they form a clade whose sister group is Otocryptis.
Sitana ponticeriana
species of reptile
Dendrochirus brachypterus
species of fish
Neoglyphidodon melas
species of fish
White steenbras
species of fish
Aphareus rutilans
species of fish
Micrurus surinamensis
species of reptile
Coradion chrysozonus
species of fish
Kuhlia marginata
species of fish
Pomacanthus chrysurus
species of fish
Pseudapocryptes elongatus
species of fish
Lutjanus notatus
species of fish
Amphiprion chrysogaster
species of Actinopterygii
Rypticus
Rypticus is a genus of marine ray-finned fish, related to the groupers and classified within the family Grammistidae. It is one of several genera of soapfishes. These fish live in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans in tropical and warmer temperate zones.
Myrichthys maculosus
species of fish
Lutjanus vivanus
species of fish
Spotband butterflyfish
species of fish
Chromis analis
species of fish
Gonioplectrus hispanus
species of fish
Pomadasys kaakan
species of fish
Haemulon
Haemulon is a genus of fish in the grunt family known as the scaled-fin grunts. Most are found in the western Atlantic Ocean, with a few species known from the eastern Pacific Ocean. This genus is considered to be one of the most important fish groups of the coral reefs of Brazil due to its commercial value and crucial ecological role.
Guachanche barracuda
species of fish
Diploprion bifasciatum
species of fish
Neoglyphidodon nigroris
species of fish
Stegastes fuscus
species of fish
Lutjanus monostigma
species of fish
Oplurus
thumb|top|An Oplurus iguana (saxicolous) with tail twice as long as body. Light grey without banding
Apolemichthys trimaculatus
species of fish
Microcanthus strigatus
right|thumb|200px|A school of Microcanthus strigatus The stripey (Microcanthus strigatus), also known as the footballer or convict fish, is a species of ray-finned fish, a sea chub from the subfamily Microcanthinae which is part of the family Kyphosidae. It is native to the Pacific Ocean where it has a wide range. This species may be found in the aquarium trade.
Scomberoides tala
species of fish
Sixbar angelfish
species of fish
Speckled butterflyfish
species of fish
Teleosaurus
Teleosaurus (from , 'perfect' and , 'lizard') is an extinct genus of teleosaurid crocodyliform found in the Middle Jurassic Calcaire de Caen Formation of France. It was approximately in length. The holotype is MNHN AC 8746, a quarter of a skull and other associated postcranial remains, while other fragmentary specimens are known. The type species is T. cadomensis, but a second species, T. geoffroyi may also exist. It was previously considered a wastebasket taxon, with many other remains assigned to the genus.
Minous
Minous, is a genus of marine ray-finned fishes, it is the only genus in the tribe Minoini, one of the three tribes which are classified within the subfamily Synanceiinae within the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes and their relatives. They are commonly known as stingfishes. They are found in the Indo-West Pacific. thumb|right|Painted stinger (Minous pictus)
Lunar fusilier
species of fish
Peprilus
Peprilus is a genus of ray-finned fish in the family Stromateidae found in Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Senegal jack
species of fish
African moony
species of fish
Acanthistius brasilianus
species of fish
Amanses scopas
species of fish
Rainbow parrotfish
species of fish
Pseudosphromenus cupanus
species of fish
Cape kurper
species of fish
Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish
species of fish
Centropyge tibicen
species of fish
Sphyraena forsteri
species of Actinopterygii
Tille trevally
species of fish
Scatophagus
Scatophagus is a genus of ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Scatophagidae. They are found in the Indo-Pacific region. Species in this genus are referred as spotted scats.
Pterocaesio chrysozona
species of fish
Tetragonopterus
Tetragonopterus is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Characidae. This fishes in this genus are found in South America.
Chrysiptera unimaculata
species of ray-finned fishes
Orbiculate Cardinalfish
species of fish
Diodon nichthemerus
a porcupinefish found in the waters of southern Australia
Yellow jack
species of fish
Pterocaesio tile
species of fish
Blackfin snapper
species of fish
Giant African threadfin
species of fish
King George whiting
species of fish