Overview
Eurypleuron is a monotypic genus of pearlfishes, family Carapidae. It contains only Eurypleuron owasianum, the eel pearlfish, which is a moderately sized fish reaching 22–24 cm (8.7–9.4 in) total length, found in the Southern Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The Catalog of Fishes considers Eurypleuron cinereum a synonym of Eurypleuron owasianum, rendering the genus monotypic.
The Catalog of Fishes considers Eurypleuron cinereum a synonym of Eurypleuron owasianum, rendering the genus monotypic.
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Marine
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References
- Wikipedia — Eurypleuron Wikipedia
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
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