Family |
   Aulopidae |
Description |
   Aulopus |
Environment |
   Marine |
Etymology |
   Derived from Greek, aulos, -ou = flute |
Genus |
   4 |
No. of Species |
   12 |
Order |
   Aulopiformes |
Class |
   Actinopterygii |
Reproductive Guild |
   Nonguarders |
Distribution |
   Tropical and subtropical seas; Atlantic (including the Mediterranean) and Pacific). Slender. Caudal peduncle with fulcral scales. Origin of dorsal fin in anterior third of body; dorsal rays 14-22. Anal fin with 9-13 rays. Pelvic fin with 9 rays; thoracic. Pectoral fin with 11-14 rays; lateral. Scales cycloid or ctenoid, found in both head and body. Supramaxillae 2. Orbitosphenoid present. Vertebrae 36-53 |