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Paratrachichthys
Sign in to saveParatrachichthys is a genus of slimeheads found in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of three species, all known as sandpaper fish.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderBeryciformes
- FamilyTrachichthyidae
Habitatmarine
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 22
- With media
- 3
- Family
- Trachichthyidae
- Collections
- USNM, TMAG, WAM, AM, QVMAG, NMV
- Recorded in
- Australia, United States, New Zealand, Philippines, Chile, Japan
Wikidata facts
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- Parent taxon
- Trachichthyidae
- Image
- FMIB 45620 Paratrachichthys trailli.jpeg
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Paratrachichthys is a genus of slimeheads found in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of three species, all known as sandpaper fish.
==Species== There are currently 3 recognized species in this genus: Paratrachichthys fernandezianus (Günther, 1887) (Chilean sandpaper fish) Paratrachichthys macleayi (Johnston, 1881) (Australian sandpaper fish) Paratrachichthys trailli (F. W. Hutton, 1875) (sandpaper fish)
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