Protacanthopterygii
superorder of fishes
Procanthopterygii is a superorder of teleost fishes.[1] These fish mostly live in temperate waters, and in the northern hemisphere. They may live in both fresh and salt water.
| Protacanthopterygii | |
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| Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis: Osmeriformes) in Kawasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Clade: | Euteleostei |
| Superorder: | Protacanthopterygii |
| Orders | |
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Argentiniformes | |
Best-known examples of this group are the salmon, trout, and pikes.
The main groups are:
References
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