Psenes

Updated on Jan 01, 2024

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Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Scientific name Psenes Rank Genus		Phylum Chordata Family Nomeidae Higher classification Driftfish

Similar Bluefin driftfish, Driftfish, Cubiceps, Perciformes, Man‑of‑war fish

Psenes is a genus of driftfishes native to the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Species

There are currently five recognized species in this genus:

Psenes arafurensis Günther, 1889 (Banded driftfish)

Psenes cyanophrys Valenciennes, 1833 (Freckled driftfish)

Psenes maculatus Lütken, 1880 (Silver driftfish)

Psenes pellucidus Lütken, 1880 (Bluefin driftfish)

Psenes sio Haedrich, 1970 (Twospine driftfish)

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