Systematic revision of the South American species of Pinguipedidae (teleostei, trachinoidei)

Five genera of marine fishes are recognized in the family Pinguipedidae: Pinguipes, Prolatilus, Pseudopercis, Paraperci and Kochichlhys, the first three being endemic to South America. The following South American pinguipedid species are considered valid: Pinguipes brasilianus, Pinguipes chilensis, Prolatilus jugularis, Pseudopercis numida, Pseudopercis semifasciata and Parapercis dockinski. Lecto-types are designated for Pinguipes brasilianus, Pinguipes chilensis and Prolatilus jugularis.

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Main Authors: Rosa,lerecê L, Rosa,Ricardo S
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia 1997
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-81751997000400009
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