Genypterus Explained

Genypterus is a genus of cusk-eels.

Etymology

Genypterus is derived from the Greek words genyos = face, jaw and pteron = wing, fin.

Species

There are currently five recognized species in this genus:

• Genypterus blacodes (J. R. Forster, 1801) (Pink cusk-eel)
• Genypterus brasiliensis Regan, 1903
• Genypterus capensis (A. Smith, 1847) (Kingklip)
• Genypterus chilensis (Guichenot, 1848) (Red cusk-eel)
• Genypterus maculatus (Tschudi, 1846) (Black cusk-eel)
• Genypterus tigerinus Klunzinger, 1872 (Rock ling)