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Bonefish

(Redirected from Albuliformes)

Albula
Pterothrissa The bonefishes are a family (Albulidae) of ray-finned fish that are popular as game fish in Florida, the Bahamas, and elsewhere. The family is small, with seven species in two genera.

Presently the bonefishes are in their own order: Albuliformes. The spiny eels (Notacanthidae ) and halosaurs (Halosauridae) may be classified in this order, or given their own order: Notacanthiformes.

Taxonomy

  • Family Albulidae
    • Genus Albula
      • Albula argentea
      • Albula forsteri
      • Albula glossodonta , Roundjaw Bonefish
      • Albula nemoptera , Threadfin Bonefish
      • Albula neoguinaica , Sharpjaw Bonefish
      • Albula vulpes , Common Bonefish
    • Genus Pterothrissus
      • Pterothrissus belloci , Longfin Bonefish
      • Pterothrissus gissu , Japanese Gissu

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