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Barracudina
Barracudinas are any member of the marine mesopelagic fish family Paralepididae: 50 or so extant species are found almost worldwide in deep waters. Several genera are known only from fossils dating back to the Ypresian epoch. The generic name ''Paralepis'' (for which the family is named) is from Greek - ''para'' meaning "somewhat", ' meaning "scaled". Description Barracudinas are elongated, slender fish with large eyes, and a pointed snout containing fang-like teeth. This gives them some superficial resemblance to barracudas (family Sphyraenidae), although the two groups are not closely related. Barracudinas are actually related to lizardfish (order Aulopiformes; suborder Alepisauroidei) and are most closely aligned with lancetfish (family Alepisauridae), hammerjaws (family Omosudidae) and daggertooths (family Anotopteridae). Like their close relatives, barracudinas lack swim bladders and are simultaneous hermaphrodites, a reproductive mode which is rare among vertebrates ...
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''Lestidiops'' is a genus of barracudinas. Species There are currently 15 recognized species in this genus: * '' Lestidiops affinis'' ( Ege, 1933) (Barracudina) * '' Lestidiops bathyopteryx'' ( Fowler, 1944) * '' Lestidiops cadenati'' ( Maul, 1962) * '' Lestidiops distans'' ( Ege, 1953) * ''Lestidiops extrema'' ( Ege, 1953) * ''Lestidiops gracilis'' ( Ege, 1953) * '' Lestidiops indopacifica'' ( Ege, 1953) (Indo-Pacific barracudina) * '' Lestidiops jayakari'' (Boulenger, 1889) ** '' Lestidiops jayakari jayakari'' (Boulenger, 1889) (Pacific barracudina) ** ''Lestidiops jayakari pseudosphyraenoides'' ( Ege, 1918) * '' Lestidiops mirabilis'' ( Ege, 1933) (Strange pike smelt) * '' Lestidiops neles'' ( Harry, 1953) * '' Lestidiops pacificus'' ( A. E. Parr, 1931) * '' Lestidiops ringens'' ( D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1880) (Slender barracudina) * '' Lestidiops similis'' ( Ege, 1933) * '' Lestidiops sphyraenopsis'' C. L. Hubbs, 1916 * ''Lestidiops sphyrenoides ''Lestidiops'' is a ...
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Arctozenus
''Arctozenus risso'', the Spotted barracudina or Ribbon barracudina, is a species of barracudina found in oceans worldwide in the meso- and bathypelagic zone down to abound . This species grows to a length of SL. This species is the only known member of its genus. It is an important forage species for many pelagic predators, such as cephalopods, common dolphin The common dolphin (''Delphinus delphis'') is the most abundant cetacean in the world, with a global population of about six million. Despite this fact and its vernacular name, the common dolphin is not thought of as the archetypal dolphin, wit ...s, and albacore. References * Paralepididae Monotypic fish genera Fish described in 1840 Taxa named by Charles Lucien Bonaparte {{Aulopiformes-stub ...
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Lestidiops
''Lestidiops'' is a genus of barracudinas. Species There are currently 15 recognized species in this genus: * '' Lestidiops affinis'' ( Ege, 1933) (Barracudina) * '' Lestidiops bathyopteryx'' ( Fowler, 1944) * '' Lestidiops cadenati'' ( Maul, 1962) * '' Lestidiops distans'' ( Ege, 1953) * ''Lestidiops extrema'' ( Ege, 1953) * ''Lestidiops gracilis'' ( Ege, 1953) * '' Lestidiops indopacifica'' ( Ege, 1953) (Indo-Pacific barracudina) * '' Lestidiops jayakari'' (Boulenger, 1889) ** '' Lestidiops jayakari jayakari'' (Boulenger, 1889) (Pacific barracudina) ** ''Lestidiops jayakari pseudosphyraenoides'' ( Ege, 1918) * '' Lestidiops mirabilis'' ( Ege, 1933) (Strange pike smelt) * '' Lestidiops neles'' ( Harry, 1953) * '' Lestidiops pacificus'' ( A. E. Parr, 1931) * '' Lestidiops ringens'' ( D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1880) (Slender barracudina) * '' Lestidiops similis'' ( Ege, 1933) * '' Lestidiops sphyraenopsis'' C. L. Hubbs, 1916 * ''Lestidiops sphyrenoides ''Lestidiops'' is a ...
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Stemonosudis
''Stemonosudis'' is a genus of barracudinas. These are deep water fish that resemble but are not related to barracuda. They are long and slender with pointed snouts. They are hunters with large eyes and sharp teeth. Unlike barracuda, these fish have no swim bladder. Species There are currently 11 recognized species in this genus: * ''Stemonosudis bullisi'' Rofen, 1963 * ''Stemonosudis distans'' ( Ege, 1957) * ''Stemonosudis elegans'' ( Ege, 1933) (Tailspot barracudina) * ''Stemonosudis elongata'' ( Ege, 1933) * ''Stemonosudis gracilis'' ( Ege, 1933) * ''Stemonosudis intermedia'' ( Ege, 1933) * ''Stemonosudis macrura'' ( Ege, 1933) * ''Stemonosudis miscella'' ( Ege, 1933) * ''Stemonosudis molesta'' ( N. B. Marshall, 1955) * ''Stemonosudis rothschildi'' Richards, 1967 (Rothschild's barracudina) * ''Stemonosudis siliquiventer ''Stemonosudis'' is a genus of barracudinas. These are deep water fish that resemble but are not related to barracuda. They are long and slender with p ...
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Mesopelagic Fish
Pelagic fish live in the pelagic zone of ocean or lake waters—being neither close to the bottom nor near the shore—in contrast with demersal fish that do live on or near the bottom, and reef fish that are associated with coral reefs. The marine pelagic environment is the largest aquatic habitat on Earth, occupying 1,370 million cubic kilometres (330 million cubic miles), and is the habitat for 11% of known fish species. The oceans have a mean depth of . About 98% of the total water volume is below , and 75% is below . Moyle and Cech, p. 585 Marine pelagic fish can be divided into coastal (inshore) fish and oceanic (offshore) fish. Coastal pelagic fish inhabit the relatively shallow and sunlit waters above the continental shelf, while oceanic pelagic fish inhabit the vast and deep waters beyond the continental shelf (even though they also may swim inshore). Pelagic fish range in size from small coastal forage fish, such as herrings and sardines, to large apex ...
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Anotopteridae
The daggertooths (genus ''Anotopterus'') are a genus of marine mesopelagic fish in the order Aulopiformes, the sole genus of the family Anotopteridae. They are found in oceans worldwide, but prefer cooler waters. Description Daggertooths are not similar in appearance to the related lancetfishes and barracudina. They are elongate, silvery, predatory marine fishes that lack scales and have sharp teeth likely used for hunting fishes. However, as their scientific name (meaning "without fins on its back") suggests, they lack dorsal fins which easily differentiates them from their close allies, especially the similar-looking lancetfishes. Another feature that distinguishes daggertooths from lancetfishes is the placement of the large, fang-like teeth. In lancetfishes, the fangs appear on both the upper and lower jaws while in daggertooths the fangs are only seen along the upper jaw. Whether the fangs or the distinctly protruding mandible inspired the common name "daggertooth" remains un ...
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Magnisudis
''Magnisudis'' is a genus of barracudinas. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * ''Magnisudis atlantica'' ( Krøyer, 1868) (Duckbill barracudina) * ''Magnisudis indica'' ( Ege, 1953) * ''Magnisudis prionosa ''Magnisudis'' is a genus of barracudinas. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * ''Magnisudis atlantica'' ( Krøyer, 1868) (Duckbill barracudina) * ''Magnisudis indica ''Magnisudis'' is a genus of barracudina ...'' ( Rofen, 1963) (Southern barracudina) References Paralepididae Marine fish genera {{Aulopiformes-stub ...
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Macroparalepis
''Macroparalepis'' is a genus of barracudina. Species There are currently six recognized species in this genus: * ''Macroparalepis affinis'' Ege, 1933 * ''Macroparalepis brevis'' Ege, 1933 * ''Macroparalepis danae'' Ege, 1933 * ''Macroparalepis johnfitchi'' ( Rofen, 1960) * ''Macroparalepis macrogeneion'' Post, 1973 (Longfin barracudina) * ''Macroparalepis nigra ''Macroparalepis'' is a genus of barracudina. Species There are currently six recognized species in this genus: * '' Macroparalepis affinis'' Ege, 1933 * '' Macroparalepis brevis'' Ege, 1933 * '' Macroparalepis danae'' Ege, 1933 * ''Macropar ...'' ( Maul, 1965) References Paralepididae {{Aulopiformes-stub ...
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Paralepis
''Paralepis'' is a genus of barracudinas. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus: * ''Paralepis brevirostris'' ( A. E. Parr, 1928) * ''Paralepis coregonoides'' A. Risso, 1820 (Sharpchin barracudina) * ''Paralepis elongata'' ( A. B. Brauer, 1906) * ''Paralepis speciosa'' Bellotti Bellotti is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Biagio Bellotti (1714-1789), Italian painter, architect, sculptor, musician and canon * David Bellotti (1943–2015), British politician * Derek Bellotti (born 1946), Englis ..., 1878 References Paralepididae Taxa named by Georges Cuvier Ray-finned fish genera {{Aulopiformes-stub ...
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Notolepis
''Notolepis'' is a genus of barracudinas. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * ''Notolepis annulata'' Post, 1978 (Ringed barracudina) * ''Notolepis coatsi ''Notolepis'' is a genus of barracudinas. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * ''Notolepis annulata ''Notolepis'' is a genus of barracudinas. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: ...'' Dollo, 1908 (Antarctic jonasfish) References Paralepididae {{Aulopiformes-stub ...
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Lestrolepis
''Lestrolepis'' is a genus of barracudina. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus: * ''Lestrolepis intermedia'' ( Poey, 1868) * ''Lestrolepis japonica'' ( S. Tanaka (I), 1908) (Japanese barracudina) * ''Lestrolepis luetkeni'' ( Ege, 1933) (Naked barracuda) * ''Lestrolepis pofi ''Lestrolepis pofi'' is a species of fish in the family Paralepididae Barracudinas are any member of the marine mesopelagic fish family Paralepididae: 50 or so extant species are found almost worldwide in deep waters. Several genera are know ...'' ( Harry, 1953) (Christmas Island pike smelt) References Paralepididae {{Aulopiformes-stub ...
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Lestidium
''Lestidium'' is a genus of barracudina. They are sometimes referred to as pike smelt. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus:Hsuan-Ching Ho, Ken Graham and Barry Russell. 2020. Three New Species of the Barracudina Genus ''Lestidium'' (Aulopiformes: Paralepididae) from the Indo-West Pacific. ''Zootaxa. 4767(1)''; 71–88.  DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4767.1.3' * ''Lestidium atlanticum'' Borodin, 1928 (Atlantic barracudina) *''Lestidium australis'' *''Lestidium longilucifer'' *''Lestidium nudum'' C. H. Gilbert, 1905 (Deep water pike smelt) * ''Lestidium prolixum'' Harry, 1953 *''Lestidium rofeni ''Lestidium rofeni'' is a species of fish. It is found in Taiwan and the Philippines. Hsuan-Ching Ho, Ken Graham and Barry Russell. 2020. Three New Species of the Barracudina Genus ''Lestidium'' (Aulopiformes: Paralepididae) from the Indo-West P ...'' References Paralepididae Marine fish genera Ray-finned fish genera Taxa named by Charles Henry Gilbe ...
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