Pseudupeneus is a genus of goatfishes native to the Atlantic Ocean and the eastern Pacific Ocean.[4] They inhabit mainly the coastal waters of continental shelves, but can be found in deep waters, as well.
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[4]
| Species | Common name | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudupeneus grandisquamis (Gill, 1863) | Bigscale goatfish | 
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| Pseudupeneus maculatus (Bloch, 1793) | Spotted goatfish | 
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| Pseudupeneus prayensis (Cuvier, 1829) | West African goatfish | 
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References
- ^ Bleeker, P. 1862: Notices ichthyologiques (I-X). Verslagen en Mededeelingen der Koninklijke Akademie van Wetenschappen. Afdeling Natuurkunde. v. 14: 123-141.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Pseudupeneus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Genera in the family Mullidae". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Pseudupeneus". FishBase. December 2019 version.
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