Aldrovandia Explained

Aldrovandia is a genus of ray-finned fish in the family Halosauridae. They occur in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. They can reach 55cm (22inches) in total length.

Species

This genus currently contains the following recognized species:

• Aldrovandia affinis (Günther, 1877) (Gilbert's halosaur)
• Aldrovandia gracilis Goode & T. H. Bean, 1896 (gracile halosaur)
• Aldrovandia mediorostris (Günther, 1887) (Challenger halosaur)
• Aldrovandia oleosa Sulak, 1977 (Bahamas halosaur)
• Aldrovandia phalacra (Vaillant, 1888) (Hawaiian halosaur)
• Aldrovandia rostrata (Günther, 1878) (rostrate halosaur)