''Cestraeus'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
mullets found in rivers of
Asia
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and
Oceania
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.
Species
There are currently three recognised species in this genus:
* ''
Cestraeus goldiei
''Cestraeus'' is a genus of mullets found in rivers of Asia and Oceania.
Species
There are currently three recognised species in this genus:
* ''Cestraeus goldiei
''Cestraeus'' is a genus of mullet (fish), mullets found in rivers of Asia ...
''
( W. J. Macleay, 1883) – goldie river mullet
* ''
Cestraeus oxyrhyncus''
Valenciennes, 1836 – sharp-nosed river mullet
* ''
Cestraeus plicatilis''
Valenciennes, 1836 – lobed river mullet
References
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Mugilidae
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