Peltorhamphus
| Peltorhamphus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Pleuronectiformes |
| Family: | Pleuronectidae |
| Genus: | Peltorhamphus Günther, 1862 |
Peltorhamphus is a genus of righteye flounders native to the southwest Pacific Ocean around New Zealand and Norfolk Island (Australia).
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[1]
- Peltorhamphus latus G. D. James, 1972 (Speckled sole)
- Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae Günther, 1862 (New Zealand sole)
- Peltorhamphus tenuis G. D. James, 1972
References
- ↑ Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2012). Species of Peltorhamphus in FishBase. October 2012 version.
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