Paratrachichthys Explained

Paratrachichthys is a genus of slimeheads found in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of three species, all known as sandpaper fish.

Species

There are currently 3 recognized species in this genus:

• Paratrachichthys fernandezianus (Günther, 1887) (Chilean sandpaper fish)
• Paratrachichthys macleayi (Johnston, 1881) (Australian sandpaper fish)
• Paratrachichthys trailli (F. W. Hutton, 1875) (sandpaper fish)