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Pseudorhombus

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Pseudorhombus
Pseudorhombus arsius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Carangiformes
Suborder: Pleuronectoidei
Family: Paralichthyidae
Genus: Pseudorhombus
Bleeker, 1862
Type species
Rhombus polyspilos
Bleeker 1853
Synonyms

Pseudorhombus is a genus of large-tooth flounders. With the exception of P. binii found off Peru, species in this genus are native to the Indo-Pacific. The largest species reaches 40 cm (16 in) in length.[1]

Species

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There are currently 24 recognized species in this genus:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Pseudorhombus". FishBase. May 2014 version.