Protacanthopterygii
superorder of fishes
Procanthopterygii is a superorder of teleost fishes. These fish mostly live in temperate waters, and in the northern hemisphere. They may live in both fresh and salt water.
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Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis: Osmeriformes) in Kawasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) | |
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Superorder: | Protacanthopterygii
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Argentiniformes |
Best-known examples of this group are the salmon, trout, and pikes.
The main groups are:
ReferencesEdit
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