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Paratrachichthys

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Actinopterygii

Family
  
Trachichthyidae

Rank
  
Genus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Beryciformes

Scientific name
  
Paratrachichthys

Similar
  
Paratrachichthys trailli, Aulotrachichthys, Slender roughy, Gephyroberyx, Beryciformes

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)
  • References

    Paratrachichthys Wikipedia