All Fishes AUCHENIPTERIDAEAuchenipterinae ⇒ The genus Epapterus

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SpeciesThere are 2 "species" in our database. Epapterus dispilurus has the most images (i: 1).
Pronunciationee PAP terr uss
EtymologyEpapterus: Probably from the Greek epaites, meaning beggar (an allusion to poor) and pteron, meaning fin; in reference to relatively poorly-developed dorsal fin.
SizeSmallest 85 mm, largest 123 mm, average 104mm, most commonly 123mm. All SL.
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