Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Howellidae Higher classification Percoidea Order Perciformes | Suborder Percoidei Phylum Chordata Rank Family | |
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Similar Spot‑fin beachsalmon, Bathyclupeidae, Deepwater cardinalfish, Perciformes, Tigerfish | ||
The oceanic basslets are fish that belong to the small family Howellidae. The family includes about 9 species. They are mostly deep-water species, some of which move to shallower waters at night. Various species are found in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, including the Coral Sea, and Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea.
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