Roudi Escolar

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