Cleisthenes (fish) explained

Cleisthenes is a genus of righteye flounders native to the northwest Pacific Ocean.

Nomenclature

Both species in the genus are commonly known as Sôhachi in Japan.^{[1] [2]}

Etymology

The genus is named after the Athenian noble and democrat Cleisthenes.

Species

There are currently two recognized species in this genus:

• Cleisthenes herzensteini (Schmidt, 1904)
• Cleisthenes pinetorum Jordan & Starks, 1904

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cleisthenes herzensteini. 2011-08-02 . Rainer. Froese. Daniel. Pauly. 6 October 2010 . .
2. Web site: Cleisthenes pinetorum. 2011-08-02. Rainer. Froese. Daniel. Pauly. 6 October 2010 . .