Synchiropus
A genus of dragonets from tropical Indo-Pacific waters.
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Synchiropus is a genus of fish in the family Callionymidae, within the order Syngnathiformes. These fish are primarily found in tropical waters across the Indo-Pacific region. The classification of this genus has been a matter of debate: some experts recognize subgenera like Foetorepus and Neosynchiropus, while others treat them as part of a single, undivided genus. The genus includes numerous described species.
Scientific classification
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassActinopterygii
- DivisionTeleostei
- OrderSyngnathiformes
- FamilyCallionymidae
- GenusSynchiropus
Named by Gill, 1859
Sources: Wikipedia taxobox: Synchiropus (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Quick Facts
- Type species
- Callionymus lateralis
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Background
Synchiropus is a genus of Syngnathiform fish belonging to the family Callionymidae. It is mainly found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. The genus has a complex taxonomic history, with differing authorities accepting subgenera such as Foetorepus and Neosynchiropus, or lumping them into one genus.
The genus contains many described species. The currently recognized species in this genus include a wide variety of dragonets, such as the Spotfin dragonet (Synchiropus agassizii), the Mandarin dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus), and the Ruby dragonet (Synchiropus sycorax). Species names often reflect their discoverers, locations, or distinctive features, such as Bartel's dragonet, the Hawaiian big-eye dragonet, and the Red-back dragonet.
The taxonomic history of Synchiropus is marked by disagreement among authorities regarding the acceptance of subgenera. Some researchers recognize subgenera like Foetorepus and Neosynchiropus, while others lump all species into a single genus. This ongoing debate highlights the complexity of classifying these fish.
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Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Synchiropus (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Word definitions: the Codexery glossary, each quoted from its Wikipedia article.
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