Atherinopsoidei is a
suborder of the
order Atheriniformes
The Atheriniformes, also known as the silversides, are an order of ray-finned fishes that includes the Old World silversides and several less-familiar families, including the unusual Phallostethidae. The order includes at least 354 species. T ...
comprising two
families
Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Ideal ...
, both of which are restricted to the Americas.
Families
The suborder contains the following families:
* Family
Atherinopsidae Fitzinger, 1873 (New World silversides)
* Family
Notocheiridae
The surf silverside (''Notocheirus hubbsi'') is a species of Silverside (fish), silverside from the Order (biology), order Atheriniformes found along the Pacific Ocean, Pacific coast of Argentina and Chile. It is the only known member of its Fam ...
Schultz, 1950 (Surf silversides)
References
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Atheriniformes