Odax
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Genus: | Odax Valenciennes, 1840
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Scarus pullus J. R. Forster, 1801
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Odax is a genus of weed whitings native to the Pacific waters of New Zealand.[1]
Species
There are currently two recognized species in this genus:[1]
- Odax cyanoallix Ayling & Paxton, 1983 (Bluefinned butterfish)
- Odax pullus (J. R. Forster, 1801) (Butterfish)
In addition to these, the Australian herring cale has frequently been placed in this genus.[2]
References
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). Species of Odax in FishBase. February 2014 version.
- ^ Australian Museum: Herring cale, Odax cyanomelas. Retrieved 16 April 2015.