Epigonichthys is a genus of lancelets belonging to the family Branchiostomatidae.[1] The genus was first described in 1876 by Wilhelm Peters.[2][3] The type species is Epigonichthys cultellus.[2]
Epigonichthys | |
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Epigonichthys hectori | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Leptocardii |
Family: | Branchiostomatidae |
Genus: | Epigonichthys Peters, 1876 |
Type species | |
Epigonichthys cultellus |
Epigonichthys can grow to 60 mm. The species of this genus are found in Central America, Malesia, Australia.[1]
Species:[1]