Odax Explained

Odax is a genus of marine ray-finned fish, weed whitings from the family Odacidae which are native to the Pacific waters of New Zealand.

Species

There are currently two recognized species in this genus:

• Odax cyanoallix Ayling & Paxton, 1983 (Bluefinned butterfish)
• Odax pullus (J. R. Forster, 1801) (Butterfish)

In addition to these, the Australian herring cale has frequently been placed in this genus.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Australian Museum: Herring cale, Odax cyanomelas. Retrieved 16 April 2015.