Epigonichthys Explained

Epigonichthys is a genus of lancelets belonging to the family Branchiostomatidae.^[1] The genus was first described in 1876 by Wilhelm Peters.^[2] The type species is Epigonichthys cultellus.^[3]

Epigonichthys can grow to 60 mm. The species of this genus are found in Central America, Malesia, Australia.

Species:

• Epigonichthys australis
• Epigonichthys bassanus
• Epigonichthys cingalensis
• Epigonichthys cultellus
• Epigonichthys hectori
• Epigonichthys maldivensis

Notes and References

1. Web site: Epigonichthys Peters, 1876 . www.gbif.org . 10 June 2021 . en.
2. Peters, W. 1876. Über Epigonichthys cultellus, eine neue Gattung und Art der Leptocardii. Monatsberichte der Deutschen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin 1875: 322-326 [322].
3. Web site: Australian Faunal Directory: Epigonichthys. 2022-01-10. biodiversity.org.au. en.