Phanerodon Explained

Phanerodon is a genus of surfperches native to the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

• Phanerodon atripes (D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1880) - sharpnose surfperch
• Phanerodon furcatus Girard, 1854 - white surfperch
• Phanerodon vacca (Girard, 1855) - pile perch