All Fishes AUCHENIPTERIDAEAuchenipterinae ⇒ The genus Asterophysus

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SpeciesThere are 1 "species" in our database. Asterophysus batrachus has the most images (i: 15).
PronunciationAss TERR oh fye suss
EtymologyAsterophysus: From the Greek aster, meaning star and physa, meaning bellows; in reference to the blind viliform processes around the periphery of the swimbladder characteristic of this genus.
SizeSmallest 250 mm, largest 250 mm, average 250mm, most commonly 250mm. All SL.
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