Paratrachichthys

Updated on Dec 25, 2024

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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)

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