Family, Genus, Class & Etymology
Family |    Gempylidae |
Description |    Snake mackerels |
Environment |    Marine |
Etymology |    Greek, gempylos = a kind of fish |
Genus |    16 |
No. of Species |    24 |
Order |    Perciformes |
Class |    Actinopterygii |
Reproductive Guild |    Nonguarders |
Distribution |    Usually found in very deep waters. Distribution: tropical and subtropical seas. Body elongate; compressed. Exposed maxilla. Usually with isolated finlets after anal and dorsal fins. Pectoral fin inserted low on body. Pelvic fins lacking or very small. Caudal fin present. |
Other "Popular" Names for this Fish
Bermuda Catfish