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Velifer

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Velifer
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lampriformes
Family: Veliferidae
Genus: Velifer
Temminck & Schlegel, 1850
Species:
V. hypselopterus
Binomial name
Velifer hypselopterus
Bleeker, 1879

Velifer is an Indo-Pacific genus of ray-finned fishes in the family Veliferidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Velifer hypselopterus, the sailfin velifer. This species grows to a length of 40 centimetres (16 in) total length and is of minor importance in commercial fisheries.

References

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  1. ^ Williams, A. (2020). "Velifer hypselopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T123376458A123376558. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T123376458A123376558.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.