Epigonichthys

Epigonichthys
Epigonichthys hectori
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Cephalochordata
Class: Leptocardii
Family: Branchiostomatidae
Genus: Epigonichthys
Peters, 1876
Type species
Epigonichthys cultellus
Synonyms
  • Amphipleurichthys Whitley 1932
  • Bathyamphioxus Whitley 1932;
  • Heteropleuron Kirkaldy 1895
  • Merscalpellus Whitley 1932;
  • Notasymmetron Whitley 1932;
  • Paramphioxus Haekel 1893; Zeamphioxus Whitley 1932

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

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

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