Siphonognathus

Updated on Dec 28, 2024

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Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Odacidae		Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes Rank Genus
Similar Odacidae, Heteroscarus acroptilus, Haletta semifasciata, Olisthops cyanomelas, Greenbone

Siphonognathus is a genus of weed whitings endemic to the Australian coastal waters.

Species

There are currently six recognized species in this genus:

Siphonognathus argyrophanes J. Richardson, 1858 (Tubemouth)

Siphonognathus attenuatus (J. D. Ogilby, 1897) (Slender weed whiting)

Siphonognathus beddomei (R. M. Johnston, 1885) (Pencil weed whiting)

Siphonognathus caninis (J. K. Scott, 1976) (Sharpnose weed whiting)

Siphonognathus radiatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834) (Long-rayed weed whiting)

Siphonognathus tanyourus M. F. Gomon & Paxton, 1986 (Longtail weed whiting)

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